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Chelsea has been handed a two-window transfer ban, suspended, along with a £10 million fine imposed by the Football Association (FA).
The London club admitted to 74 breaches of regulations governing player agents, intermediaries, and third-party investments.
These failings relate to actions dating back to the club’s previous ownership. They were reported by Chelsea’s new owners after the takeover of the club in 2022.
Initially, an independent commission had imposed a six-point deduction, suspended until June 30, 2027, in addition to the fine. Chelsea, however, won its appeal: the points deduction was overturned and replaced with a two-window transfer ban, also suspended until June 30, 2027.
In practical terms, Chelsea will be able to continue signing players as normal while the suspension remains in effect until June 2027. However, any new breach could trigger the immediate enforcement of this transfer ban.
The £10 million fine, however, remains in place. The FA said that this sum will be reinvested in grassroots football.
The Football Association noted that Chelsea admitted all 74 breaches before the initial hearing. It added that investigations into possible individual responsibility are still ongoing.
For its part, Chelsea welcomed the outcome of the proceedings. The club says it reported these historic irregularities to the relevant authorities itself as early as 2022 and fully cooperated with the various bodies by voluntarily providing thousands of documents.
The Blues also pointed out that they had already reached agreements with UEFA and the Premier League regarding the matter. According to them, the FA’s decision now brings all disciplinary proceedings against the club to an end.
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