Chelsea’s Marathon Contract 🏁
Chelsea players have been locked into contracts for a whopping 191 years! That’s way more than any other Premier League team. Since Todd Boelli took over, he’s been handing out long contracts like it’s going out of style.
Cole Palmer and Enzo Fernandez both signed nine-year contracts, and it is common for new players to sign at least six-year contracts. Chelsea’s strategy seems to be to maximize the transfer fee.
Rivals in the rear
Let’s put things into perspective. Chelsea’s closest rivals in this area, Tottenham, are only 97 years old. Everton? They are way behind at 47 years. This information from Sky Sports News certainly puts things into perspective.
South Sound Off
Graeme Souness doesn’t hold back on any punches. Writing in Mail Sport, he criticizes Chelsea’s strategy, claiming it is a play that only someone who doesn’t know the real football market would make. Chelsea’s summer transfer market is approaching £200 million and they are focusing on young players in their prime.
The trap of comfort
Souness believes that giving these young guns a lifetime of financial freedom can kill their motivation. Without a daily effort to improve, they may just be too relaxed. It’s a tough road for any manager to walk.
Squad Saga
Here’s another twist. Chelsea have 43 first-team players! That’s right. Manager Enzo Maresca has stated that 15 of them are not training with the first-team squad, purely for numbers. Big names like Romelu Lukaku and Raheem Sterling are under pressure and didn’t even feature in the opening game against Manchester City.
Sterling’s camp has also voiced some grievances and is seeking clarity on his future amid the chaos, while rumours are circulating that he could open a new chapter if conditions are right.
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