The value of Chelsea Football Club has risen to £1.8billion, a £304million boost on last year’s valuation.
Thomas Tuchel managed to guide his side to third in the Premier League after a challenging campaign which had thrown all sorts of problems at him. The season started well, setting an early pace in the title race, while European Super Cup and Club World Cup wins were added bonuses.
However, following the turn of the year, things went downhill. The early season form dropped off and Real Madrid stopped a Champions League defence, while penalty shootout losses to Liverpool in the final of both domestic cups saw them miss out on additional silverware