"Chelsea's transfer business has been a hot topic ever since Todd Boehly and Clearlake Capital completed their takeover of the club in May 2022. The Blues have shelled out nine-figure fees for midfielders Moises Caicedo (115m) and Enzo Fernandez (106.8m) amid a flurry of expensive deals, building a bloated squad as part of a major recruitment drive. But Chelsea have done more than simply splurge on signings, and one transfer tactic has paid off time and again."
"The deal, which includes an option for the Toffees to buy the winger this summer, will see the 19-year-old represent another club for the first time since he joined the Blues' youth setup, aged eight. Mason Mount is another Chelsea youth product that has moved on (Image credit: PA Images) George was reportedly close to joining Fulham for 22m last September"
Chelsea accelerated transfer spending after the May 2022 takeover by Todd Boehly and Clearlake Capital, paying nine-figure fees for Moises Caicedo (£115m) and Enzo Fernandez (£106.8m) and creating a bloated squad through major recruitment. The club also deploys a recurring tactic of loaning academy players with sizable options to buy, turning development into potential immediate revenue. Nineteen-year-old Tyrique George moved on loan to Everton with a buy option and could be sold for more than a previously reported £22m. Any sale amount could count as 'pure profit' because amortisation spreads transfer costs over contract length.
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