Chelsea's focus on youth since their mid-2022 takeover is clear

Gross transfer spending on players aged under 21, 21 to 24, 25 to 28 and 29 and over, 2016-17 to 2025-26

Shaded area chart showing club spend by age group.

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Note: Peak represents gross transfer spend. Shaded areas within represent spend per age group. All fees converted from EUR to GBP at prevailing rate. Reported transfer fees only – agent fees and transfer levies not included.

Source: Transfermarkt