Chelsea Football Club, known for its financial muscle in the transfer market, have also made significant investments in acquiring top managerial talent. Since 2000, Chelsea has spent an astounding £55.5 million on managerial acquisitions.

Here, we delve into the six most expensive managerial appointments at Chelsea, highlighting their tenures and the financial commitments made by the club.

1) Graham Potter (£21.5 million, 2022)

Graham Potter’s appointment in 2022 marked Chelsea’s most expensive managerial acquisition to date. Potter, known for his innovative coaching style and success at Brighton & Hove Albion, was seen as a long-term project for Chelsea.

Chelsea splashed out £21.5m in compensation for Potter and some of his coaching staff in September 2022. Potter was sacked as Chelsea boss after less than seven months in charge.

2) Andre Villas-Boas (£13.3 million, 2011)

In 2011, Chelsea splashed out £13.3 million to bring in the young and highly-rated Portuguese manager Andre Villas-Boas from Porto. Villas-Boas arrived with a stellar reputation after leading Porto to an undefeated season in the Primeira Liga and a UEFA Europa League title.

However, his tenure at Chelsea was short-lived, lasting only nine months due to inconsistent performances and dressing room unrest. Villas-Boas’ time at Chelsea is often viewed as a costly experiment that didn’t pay off.