Chelsea get huge transfer boost after £200m UEFA confirmation and statement released

Chelsea are set for a significant windfall ahead of the upcoming summer transfer window courtesy of UEFA. Enzo Maresca and Co. are on course for another busy trading period with a number of areas needing to be strengthened.

Bringing in another striker, to help lessen demand on Nicolas Jackson, is one priority especially with Joao Felix, Christopher Nkunku and now

Benjamin Sesko, Victor Osimhen, Jonathan David and Another new goalkeeper deal being sanctioned is also possible with Robert Sanchez and Filip Jorgensen flattering to deceive this season.

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The return of Djordje Petrovic however, could prevent a third signing, in as many years, in between the sticks with the Serbia international shining on loan at Strasbourg.

Sanctioning departures could be the more important goal ahead of the 2025/26 season though, with

Even though significant funds could be raised from up to seven exits, Chelsea may not choose to go for big additions in several positions. However if they do, the sporting directors have already seen the planned summer budget given a boost.

On Tuesday, it was confirmed that 901 clubs would be receiving a share of €233m (£200m), courtesy of the . The initiative sees clubs paid rather well for releasing players to their national team.

With the allocation of funds for the 2020/2024 cycle of national team competitions now finalised, the lengthy document reveals that Chelsea will get €2,622,180.01million, which works out at roughly £2.2m.

While hardly a ground-breaking fee, with profit and sustainability rules being so strict, every little will certainly help. Tottenham were the only member of the traditional big six to receive less than Chelsea with Manchester City set to be handed the most at just under £4.5million.

Commenting on the solidarity payments in a statement, UEFA President Aleksander Čeferin said: "It is fantastic to see clubs of all sizes and levels, across the entire football pyramid, receiving financial rewards for their vital role in developing players who contribute to the success of our national team competitions - including the highly successful UEFA EURO 2024 final tournament.

"Every success of our competitions is a shared one, and this benefits programme is another testament to that principle, recognising the dedication of those who work tirelessly to make European football the greatest sport in the world. When football thrives, everyone benefits."

Nasser Al-Khelaïfi, Chairman of the European Club Association (ECA), said: "I am very pleased see that more than 900 clubs from all corners of Europe have benefited from this unprecedented distribution under the Club Benefits Programme, which is a key pillar of UEFA and ECA’s Memorandum of Understanding.

"This initiative recognises that clubs play a vital role in the ongoing success of national team football through developing, employing and releasing players; and also that the national team game in-turn drives the development of clubs and their communities. This harmonious relationship perfectly reflects the great collaboration between UEFA and ECA today, driving growth, innovation and the positive development of European football in the interests of all."