Chelsea have been handed a substantial fine by UEFA following violations of financial sustainability guidelines covering the fiscal periods ending in 2023 and 2024. The London club is now required to pay £27 million ($37m) after UEFA concluded their investigation into the club’s financial dealings over recent seasons.
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UEFA sanction Chelsea over FFP breachHas been told to pay a £27m fineMight face a further £52m in finesFollow GOAL on WhatsApp! 🟢📱WHAT HAPPENED?
While the £27m penalty is significant in itself, UEFA has indicated that the sanctions could escalate. Should Chelsea fail to comply with conditional financial thresholds in the near future, the club faces the risk of incurring an additional fine of £52m ($71m).
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Chelsea are not the only Premier League club to face UEFA's disciplinary action as Aston Villa have also been penalised, although their breach was deemed less severe. The Birmingham-based club have received an immediate fine of £9.5m ($13m) and could be liable for a further £15m ($20.5m) in conditional penalties depending on their financial performance in the seasons ahead.
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Beyond financial punishments, UEFA has also introduced sporting consequences for the two clubs. As part of the terms of the settlement, both Chelsea and Aston Villa are barred from registering any new players on their UEFA "A List" for participation in European competitions unless they demonstrate a positive net balance in their transfer dealings.
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UEFA’s statement outlines a four-year monitoring period during which both Chelsea and Aston Villa will be assessed for compliance. For the 2025/26 and 2026/27 seasons, the terms apply unconditionally and the clubs must meet all agreed requirements regardless of their financial performance.
Should either Chelsea or Aston Villa post a financial shortfall in the 2026 fiscal year, the terms of the sanctions would extend into the 2027/28 campaign. Moreover, if the clubs again fail to meet UEFA's financial benchmarks by 2027, the restrictions will carry forward into the 2028/29 season as well.
