Chelsea Football Club has broken its record for player sales in a single summer transfer window after completing another extraordinary period of squad restructuring.
The Blues have generated around £500 million through player sales and loans, with the departure of several first-team players helping the club achieve a new high.
The biggest deal came on Deadline Day, when Enzo Fernández completed his move to Manchester City for £125 million. The transfer matches the British record fee and makes Fernández one of the most expensive players in Premier League history.
Chelsea's record-breaking sales have been driven by a long list of departures, including Marc Guiu, Dário Essugo, Robert Sánchez, Mykhailo Mudryk and Tosin Adarabioyo, among others. The club's ability to generate significant income from player trading has once again become a major feature of its transfer strategy.
Originally published by NotJustOk.