Chelsea boasts the most expensive squad in football history, according to CIES

Chelsea has the most expensive squad in the world, as reported by the CIES Football Observatory.

The total value of all players in the London club amounts to €1.28 billion, including bonuses (without bonuses, the figure stands at €1.15 billion). This current Chelsea squad is noted to be the most expensive in football history.

Manchester United ranks second globally in terms of squad value, at €1.04 billion including bonuses, followed closely by Manchester City at €1.017 billion.

The top 10 clubs by squad value are as follows:

1. Chelsea 

2. Manchester United 

3. Manchester City 

4. Arsenal 

5. Tottenham 

6. PSG 

7. Liverpool 

8. Real Madrid 

9. Newcastle 

10. Juventus