Chelsea FC Reports Record £262.4 Million Loss

Chelsea FC reported a pre-tax loss of £262.4 million for the financial year ending June 30, 2025, marking the highest pre-tax loss in Premier League history, surpassing the previous record of £197.5 million set by Manchester City in the 2010-11 season. The club's revenue for the year was £490.9 million, which included earnings from winning the previous year's Club World Cup.

Chelsea's losses were primarily due to increased operational costs. Additionally, the club admitted to breaching Premier League rules concerning a £47.5 million undisclosed payment made to former owner Roman Abramovich, resulting in a £10.75 million fine and a suspended one-year transfer ban.

Chelsea's new ownership consortium, led by Todd Boehly, self-reported the breach and demonstrated cooperation throughout the investigation. The club's financial report indicated that it had overlooked the Premier League's Profit and Sustainability Rules, which allow a maximum loss of £105 million over a three-year period ending in 2024-25.