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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Sport
Jack Rathborn

Chelsea learn punishment for breaking Premier League rules

EPL Chelsea
  • Chelsea Football Club has been fined £10.75 million and received a suspended transfer ban for breaches of Premier League rules.
  • The club faces an immediate nine-month academy transfer ban, with a one-year first-team ban suspended for two years.
  • The penalties relate to historical regulatory matters, including incomplete financial reporting, third-party investment, and youth development during the Roman Abramovich era.
  • Chelsea voluntarily self-reported potential rule breaches in 2022 and cooperated extensively with the Premier League's investigation.
  • The club expressed satisfaction with reaching a settlement regarding these historical issues.

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Chelsea hit with suspended transfer ban and £10m fine for breaching Premier League rules

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