Chelsea’s Managerial Spending: The Six Most Expensive Chelsea Managers

3) Enzo Maresca (£10 million, 2024)

The most recent addition to Chelsea’s managerial expenses is Enzo Maresca, who was recently appointed as Chelsea head coach. The Blues paid £10 million to acquire the former Leicester City head coach.

Maresca, previously working as an assistant to Pep Guardiola at Manchester City, brings with him a wealth of tactical knowledge and a fresh approach to the game. His appointment reflects Chelsea’s ongoing strategy of investing in promising managerial talent who can potentially bring long-term success. The coming seasons will be critical in evaluating the effectiveness of this investment.

4) Maurizio Sarri (£5 million, 2018)

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Maurizio Sarri’s appointment in 2018 for £5 million was a move that excited many Chelsea fans due to his impressive tenure at Napoli, where he was known for an attractive, attacking style of play dubbed “Sarriball.”

Sarri led Chelsea to a third-place finish in the Premier League and secured the UEFA Europa League title in his only season at the club. Despite these successes, Sarri left Chelsea to join Juventus, marking a relatively short but impactful spell.