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The 18 Greatest Chelsea Signings of the 2020s

By YPB Team4 votes

From bargain-bin gems to marquee-money gambles, this decade of transfer business has been a rollercoaster for west London faithful. Where do you stand?

  1. Cole Palmer — ranked #11
    Cole Palmer
    Signed from Manchester City in 2023, he became Chelsea's most important attacking player almost overnight.
    1000pts
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  2. Enzo Fernandez — ranked #22
    Enzo Fernandez
    Signed for a then-British-record fee in 2023 after winning the World Cup with Argentina.
    794pts
  3. Wesley Fofana — ranked #33
    Wesley Fofana
    A promising young center-back signed from Leicester City in 2022 for a club-record defender fee.
    676pts
  4. Marc Cucurella — ranked #44
    Marc Cucurella
    A left-back signed from Brighton in 2022 known for his tenacious tackling style.
    676pts
  5. Mykhailo Mudryk — ranked #55
    Mykhailo Mudryk
    A big-money 2023 winger signing from Shakhtar Donetsk whose form has divided fans.
    577pts
  6. Romeo Lavia — ranked #66
    Romeo Lavia
    A young Belgian midfielder signed from Southampton in 2023 despite heavy interest from rivals.
    566pts
  7. Kai Havertz — ranked #77
    Kai Havertz
    Scored the winning goal in the 2021 Champions League final before departing three years later.
    500pts
  8. Moises Caicedo — ranked #88
    Moises Caicedo
    A record-fee midfield signing in 2023 who quickly became Chelsea's defensive-midfield anchor.
    423pts
  9. Christopher Nkunku — ranked #99
    Christopher Nkunku
    A versatile French forward signed from RB Leipzig in 2023 with a reputation as a prolific scorer.
    423pts
  10. Nicolas Jackson — ranked #1010
    Nicolas Jackson
    A 2023 forward signing from Villarreal who became Chelsea's first-choice striker.
    423pts
  11. Axel Disasi — ranked #1111
    Axel Disasi
    A French center-back signed from Monaco in 2023 to add depth and versatility to the backline.
    423pts
  12. Thiago Silva — ranked #1212
    Thiago Silva
    A free-transfer arrival in 2020 who instantly upgraded the defense and helped deliver a Champions League title.
    333pts
  13. Robert Sanchez — ranked #1313
    Robert Sanchez
    A Spanish goalkeeper signed from Brighton in 2023 to compete for the starting spot.
    333pts
  14. Noni Madueke — ranked #1414
    Noni Madueke
    An English winger signed from PSV Eindhoven in 2023 known for his pace and dribbling.
    333pts
  15. Ben Chilwell — ranked #1515
    Ben Chilwell
    An England left-back signed in 2020 who became a regular starter down the left flank.
    227pts
  16. Kalidou Koulibaly — ranked #1616
    Kalidou Koulibaly
    An experienced Senegalese center-back signed from Napoli in 2022 to lead the defense.
    227pts
  17. Raheem Sterling — ranked #1717
    Raheem Sterling
    A high-profile 2022 signing from Manchester City brought in for his pace and goal-scoring pedigree.
    227pts
  18. Edouard Mendy — ranked #1818
    Edouard Mendy
    A 2020 goalkeeper signing who was central to Chelsea's Champions League-winning defense.
    0pts
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Two British records inside seven months of 2023, and the second one was paid to Brighton: https://youpick.best/articles/premier-league-transfers-ranked-many-ways

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