LONDON : Chelsea spent 75.14 million pounds ($93.39 million) on intermediary and agents' fees in the past year, almost a fifth of the total paid by Premier League clubs, according to a report published by England's Football Association (FA).In all, the FA said Premier League clubs spent 409.
FILE PHOTO: Soccer Football - Premier League - Chelsea v Burnley - Stamford Bridge, London, Britain - March 30, 2024 General view outside the stadium before the match REUTERS/Isabel Infantes/File PhotoLONDON : Chelsea spent 75.14 million pounds on intermediary and agents' fees in the past year, almost a fifth of the total paid by Premier League clubs, according to a report published by England's Football Association .
Manchester City were the second-highest spenders in the top flight at 60.62 million pounds while Manchester United , Liverpool and Arsenal rounded out the top five.It also eclipsed the combined total of agent fees paid by second-tier Championship clubs . After Chelsea were taken over by American Todd Boehly and Clearlake Capital, they bet big on young players signing long-term contracts, spending more than $1 billion in transfer fees since they bought the club in May 2022.
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