EVERY Chelsea Transfer Signing Since Todd Boehly Joined – Part One

When Todd Boehly walked through the doors at Stamford Bridge, he promised a new era of ambition. What followed was a spending spree that eclipsed even Roman Abramovich’s most lavish windows, pushing Chelsea’s permanent arrivals to 38 in little more than three seasons. Today we assess the first half of that roster, separating the gems from the gambles.

Enzo Fernandez headlines the success stories. Mis-cast early on, the Argentine has matured into the heartbeat of midfield, registering eight goals and two assists this campaign while dictating tempo with metronomic precision.

At the opposite end of the spectrum sits Mykhailo Mudryk, the Ukrainian winger whose explosive reputation never ignited in London. Erratic displays preceded an FA anti-doping suspension, leaving his transfer file stamped “unfulfilled.”

Noni Madueke suffered a similar fade-out. The trickster never nailed down a starting role and was eventually lured across London when Arsenal paid £50 million. Gunners supporters groaned at first; now they nod approvingly.

Malo Gusto, by contrast, has soared above expectations. Signed as Reece James cover, the Frenchman’s lung-busting overlaps and defensive diligence have made him one of Boehly’s shrewdest purchases.

Benoit Badiashile, all height and promise, has regressed to fourth-choice centre-half, undone by costly lapses, while Cesare Casadei’s 11 Premier League outings were never going to justify the hype. The midfielder now rebuilds at Torino after loan stints at Reading and Leicester.

David Datro Fofana, Andrey Santos and Lesley Ugochukwu share a common thread: fleeting cameos and endless speculation. Fofana’s contract ticks toward expiry, Santos flits between cup rotations and loan lists, and Ugochukwu has already been recycled to Burnley at a small loss.

Moises Caicedo silenced sceptics who balked at his £115 million fee. Following a rocky integration, the Ecuadorian has emerged among the elite holding midfielders on the planet, his ball-winning and distribution now central to Mauricio Pochettino’s blueprint.

Romeo Lavia and Christopher Nkunku, however, remain case studies in medical misfortune. Lavia’s 21 league appearances across two seasons tell their own story, and Nkunku’s £52 million move reaped only six goals before Milan rescued him for £37 million.

No narrative glows brighter than Cole Palmer’s. Deemed surplus at Manchester City, the England attacker has blossomed into a global star, propelling Chelsea to 2025 Club World Cup glory and netting in the Euro 2024 final.

Nicolas Jackson’s 24 goals in 65 league games could not mask technical flaws; Bayern Munich took the pacey striker off Chelsea’s hands last summer. Between the posts, Robert Sanchez’s roller-coaster showings keep fans on edge, while Djordje Petrovic quietly left for Bournemouth after serving as deputy.

Finally, the forgotten trio: Angelo, Diego Moreira and the departed Santos youngsters never graced the Premier League under Boehly, their paths redirected to Al-Nassr and Strasbourg respectively.

As the ledger stands, the first 19 signings yield as many question marks as exclamation points. Part Two will reveal whether the next wave tips the balance toward glory or merely deepens the mystery of modern Chelsea.