Flamengo - Chelsea

The Blues deemed the price excessive for a player whose contract expires in 2026

His move to Stamford Bridge signals Chelsea’s continued investment in youth

The 29-year-old French international has already agreed personal terms with the Blues

The move marks a significant step up for the young English forward, who now has the chance to prove himself on a bigger stage

The Catalan giants were already fined €500,000 last year for inaccurately declaring profits

Chelsea chose to break the agreement — at a financial cost

The UEFA Champions League, Europe’s premier club competition, was launched in the 1992–93 season, replacing the old European Cup

He succeeds last season’s winner, Ayoub El Kaabi, who claimed the same honour in 2023/24

Chelsea have etched their name into European football history by becoming the first club to win all three major active UEFA competitions

Chelsea capped off their season in style by winning the UEFA Conference League, defeating Real Betis 4–1 in the final held in Wrocław