Premier League giants Chelsea have adopted a rather unusual transfer strategy under the ownership of Todd Boehly. Unlike most clubs, which offer four or five-year deals to new signings, the Blues are going big, tying their players to seven, eight, or nine-year deals. Chelsea sees it as a win-win for both the club and the players. While the club gains full control of its assets, the players can rest assured knowing they will continue to earn lucrative wages for the foreseeable future.
In today’s list, we will take a look at the 10 players with the longest contracts across the top five European leagues, exploring how many Chelsea stars make the cut. Let’s begin!
#10 Joao Felix (Chelsea): Until June 2031
Joao Felix Has Joined Chelsea Permanently
The latest addition to Chelsea’s massive squad, Joao Felix has joined from Atletico Madrid in a €52 million ($57.87 million) deal. The Portugal international has signed a seven-year contract with the Blues. According to 777Score, Felix, 24, will earn €383,000 ($426,218) gross per week at Stamford Bridge, which will make him one of the club’s highest earners.
Felix has already had the Stamford Bridge experience, thanks to his brief loan stint in the second half of the 2022-23 season. He played 16 games in the English Premier League, scoring four times. It will be interesting to see how he gets on under new manager Enzo Maresca.
#9 Nicolas Jackson (Chelsea): Until June 2031
Nicolas Jackson Has Scored 14 Times For Chelsea In The Premier League So Far
Villarreal academy graduate Nicolas Jackson joined Chelsea in a €37 million ($41.18 million) deal in July 2023. His contract, which runs until June 2031, fetches him a cool €76,321 ($84,933) per week (as per Capology).
Jackson is currently the only natural center-forward in Chelsea’s ranks, apart from out-of-favor Romelu Lukaku. With the Belgian nearing an exit, Jackson must step up, especially if the Pensioners cannot land Napoli ace Victor…
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Author : Sushan Chakraborty
Publish date : 2024-08-23 07:30:40
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