Chelsea exceed £250m in academy sales as Broja joins Burnley

Armando Broja’s transfer to Burnley pushes Chelsea’s academy sales past £250m in three seasons.

Under Todd Boehly and Clearlake Capital, influenced by Premier League financial rules, Chelsea have accelerated academy player sales to fund new signings.

Broja's departure and summer sales

Broja’s move to Burnley is worth up to £20m in add-ons, taking summer academy sales to £41.2m. Defender Bashir Humphreys joined Turf Moor for £14.7m, while Ishe Samuels-Smith moved to Strasbourg for £6.5m. More exits could include Tyrique George and England international Trevoh Chalobah, with Josh Acheampong also attracting interest from Bournemouth.

These sales contribute to the £225.5m raised this summer and provide 'pure profit' under PSR accounting, easing the funding of approximately £250m in new signings.

Financial compliance and key sales

Academy player sales count fully towards profit-and-sustainability rules. Major moves like Mason Mount (£55m), Ian Maatsen (£37.5m), Conor Gallagher (£34m) and Lewis Hall (£28m) have generated £251.2m over three seasons, offsetting up to £1.25bn in transfer spending.

Chelsea still faced UEFA fines after selling two hotels and their women’s team to a parent company, incurring a £26.7m penalty that could rise to £51.2m for future breaches.

Academy impact and first-team minutes

New academy leadership has maintained youth development. Last season, eight academy players debuted under Enzo Maresca, accumulating 5,471 Premier League minutes across Levi Colwill, Reece James, Chalobah and others—more than Manchester City, Tottenham and Arsenal.

Comparison with other clubs

• Chelsea – £251.2m
• Manchester City – £148.5m
• Tottenham – £123m
• Liverpool – £106m
• Arsenal – £97m
• Manchester United – £85.5m

Broja’s transfer highlights Chelsea’s reliance on academy sales to balance finances under PSR rules, generating significant profit to fund new signings.

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