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Home » Fabrizio Romano lauds Chelsea’s transfer model after making Eden Hazard point

Fabrizio Romano lauds Chelsea’s transfer model after making Eden Hazard point

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Fabrizio Romano praises and highlights Chelsea transfer model

Renowned transfer journalist Fabrizio Romano has lauded Chelsea Football Club’s strategic approach to player sales, highlighting the club’s proficiency in making lucrative deals in the transfer market.

According to recent statistics from Transfermarkt, Chelsea stand out as the club that has generated the highest revenue from player sales over the past decade with a total income of €1.32b.

In an exclusive statement to CaughtOffside for his Daily Briefing column, Romano commended Chelsea for their adeptness in acquiring young talents, developing them, and then selling them for significant profits. The Blues’ model involves identifying promising players, sending them on loan to gain experience, and subsequently making strategic sales to maximize returns.

“I think it’s been part of Chelsea’s model – they’ve done some smart business by signing many players, many young talents, sending them on loan and then selling at the right moment,”

“Even last summer I think they did excellent job with the outgoings, bringing in good fees for players like Mason Mount and Kai Havertz – and it was absolutely needed from a technical and financial point of view.”

“Another example is Eden Hazard, who was a wonderful player who they sold at exactly the right moment, this was something smart, even if it was not easy to lose a star like Hazard.”

Fabrizio Romano praises and highlights Chelsea transfer model.
Fabrizio Romano praises and highlights the Chelsea transfer model. Image: Transfermarkt.

Romano highlighted Chelsea’s bold decision to sell Eden Hazard to Real Madrid at the height of his career. The departure of the legendary figure allowed Chelsea to capitalise on his market value, and Romano suggested that this move showcased the club’s intelligent understanding of the transfer market dynamics.

The Italian journalist also noted Chelsea’s success in monetising homegrown talents, including players like Mason Mount, Tammy Abraham, Ruben Loftus-Cheek, and Fikayo Tomori. Despite not seeing themselves labelled as a selling club in the same vein as Benfica or Monaco, Chelsea have demonstrated a knack for extracting substantial fees for outgoing players.

Fabrizio Romano praises and highlights Chelsea transfer model.
Good days to come for the Blues under Mauricio Pochettino.

The last year or two have been quite a struggle for the club on all fronts. Change of ownership, multiple managers coming in and going out, and inconsistency when it comes to results have been troublesome for all parties involved. A young squad at the core of things provides a sense of hope for what the future holds for the West Londoners.

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In conclusion, Romano’s assessment underscores Chelsea’s acumen in navigating the complexities of the transfer market. The club’s ability to identify optimal moments for player sales and negotiate favourable deals has contributed to its standing as a financial powerhouse in the realm of football transfers.