Chelsea transfer news: How much money did Chelsea spend this transfer window?

The team has turned heads with their record spending in the just concluded January transfer window. The new ownership has gone all out to ensure they are ready for the season and Champions League games. So, how much money did Chelsea spend this transfer window? Read on to get the gist of Chelsea's transfer news.

It is one of the biggest teams in the English Premier League and the world, having won many titles. Upon the sale by Roman Abramovich, the American Todd Boehly took over and has been on a spending spree ever since. So, which players did Chelsea acquire during this transfer window? Read on to find out.

How much has Chelsea spent this transfer window?

It is no surprise that Chelsea turned some heads in the January transfer window. They spent a massive chunk of money on quality players. It is estimated that they spent more than $600 million in their current regime. Here are some of the players they have signed in the January window so far:

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1. Andrey Santos (Midfielder)

The young star from Brazilian team Vasco Da Game is supposed to feature in their under-23 side. The 18-year-old cost Chelsea $13.3 million. He was the youngest player ever in the club after making his debut at only 17. The young star is big and has good vision as a central midfielder.

2. David Datro Fofana (Striker)

Dubbed the next Dedier Drogba, the young striker has already shown his quality in the match he has featured for Chelsea. The 20-year-old was signed for Molde in Norway for $12 million. The star scored 15 goals in 24 games and assisted five more goals. Upon signing, he said the following,

"Hello, dear fans, I'm here, I've arrived well, and I'm very happy to sign for the club of my dreams. I'll see you soon on the pitch, cheers!"

He signed a six-and-a-half-year contract with the blues.

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3. Malo Gusto (Right back)

The 19-year-old is another exciting prospect for the blues. The former Lyon player, however, is currently injured after being loaned back to the team. He is supposed to battle it out with the likes of Reece James for his position after linking up with the team in the summer.

He was signed for $31.3 million. The player signed a six-and-a-half-year contract with Chelsea.

4. Noni Madueke (Right winger, Attacking midfielder)

The 20-year-old signed a 7-year contract with the club after securing a move from PSV. He is reported to have been under Chelsea's radar for more than four years and has proved his quality in the matches he has featured for the team so far. He cost the team around $42.2 million.

On his signing, he said,

"I'm really pleased to sign with one of the best clubs in the world in Chelsea. To return to England and play in the Premier League is a dream for me and my family and I cannot wait to get started."

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5. Benoit Badiashile (Defender)

The 21-year-old defender is already in the good books of Chelsea fans due to his calm, composure and instinctive tackles. The Frenchman from Monaco cost the team $41 million. He was very excited to join the team and be part of the project. In his interview, he said,

"I'm very happy to be here at Chelsea. I'm so excited to start playing for this club. I can't wait to see the fans and start playing in the best league in the world."

6. Joao Felix (Attacker, Forward)

The 23-year-old was a surprise loan move to most Chelsea fans. Chelsea agreed with Atletico Madrid to pay 100% of his wages plus an $11.7 million loan fee. The star has already impressed most fans and was surprised by their support despite conceding a red card in his first game for the club.

There are speculations that Todd Boehly might go for the complete buy in the summer though there is no buy obligation in the contract.

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Upon his signing, he said,

"Chelsea is one of the great teams in the world, and I hope to help the team reach their objectives, so I am very happy to be here and very excited to play at Stamford Bridge."

7. Mykhailo Mudryk (Winger)

The 22-year-old Ukrainian is among the best prospects for the club and the Premier League. His start, however, has yet to go to plan, with his latest squabble being his Instagram likes, where he liked a post criticising his teammate, Cucurela, for not passing him the ball. He is one of the world's fastest and most technically inept youngsters.

He cost the team $106 million after Chelsea successfully hijacked his sale to Arsenal. In his interview, he said,

"I'm so happy to sign for Chelsea. This is a huge club, in a fantastic league and it is a very attractive project for me at this stage of my career. I'm excited to meet my new teammates, and I'm looking forward to working and learning under Graham Potter and his staff."

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8. Enzo Fernandez (Midfielder)

In the January transfer window, the 2022 World Cup Young Player of the tournament winner was number one on the Chelsea transfer targets list. He was at the top of Chelsea's spending this transfer window after they paid $127.8 million, a transfer record in the Premier League. He signed an eight-and-a-half-year contract with the blues after a fantastic season with Benfica and a World Cup-winning campaign with Lionel Messi.

His signing was controversial and had to go till the last minute of the deadline day, which had Chelsea fans worried. He said the following on his signing,

"I am grateful to Chelsea and its ownership for doing everything they could to make me a part of this project. I'm happy and excited to join the Pride of London, to play in the best league in the world and to compete for the biggest trophies. I can't wait to play in front of our fans and help my teammates on and off the pitch."

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How much money has Chelsea spent this season?

So, how much has Chelsea spent since Todd Boehly? Chelsea has signed many players since the arrival of the American investor who has a vision for the club. Some players who have had an effect apart from Chelsea's spending this window include Raheem Sterling, Kalidou Koulibaly, Gabriel Slonina, Carney Chukwuemeka, Marc Cucurela, Cesare Casadei, Wesley Fofana, Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and Denis Zakaria.

Chelsea has spent approximately $675.75 million so far this season.

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Often described as one of the most, if not the most, successful forward at Chelsea, Didier Drogba is one of the fans' favourites. The star was signed from Marseille in France for $28.8 million as he was Jose Mourinho's number one target. E was a Chelsea player since 2004 and went on to win the club's first-ever Champions League trophy in 2012.

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What is Chelsea's biggest loss in history?

Despite being one of the most successful clubs in the world, Chelsea has experienced some embarrassing losses in their campaigns. The team has lost by more than seven goals on three different occasions. Their first loss was on 26th September 1953 against Wolverhampton Wanderers, where they lost 8-1. They also lost 7-0 to Leeds United on 7th October 1967. Their third 7-nil loss was to Nottingham Forest on 20th April 1991.

Every football fan has been on the lookout for the latest Chelsea transfer news as they seem to be splashing money on every target they have on lock. Some have even termed the deals unethical. Chelsea is currently focused on building a project that will get them back to winning ways.

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