Chelsea are reportedly set to fail UEFA’s squad cost ratio test, potentially facing a fine amid concerns over financial sustainability despite recent efforts to cut costs.
Chelsea’s financial troubles continue as reports suggest they have failed UEFA’s squad cost ratio (SCR) rules, which require clubs in European competitions to keep spending on wages and transfers below 80% of revenue. The club’s revenue dropped from £513m in 2022-23 to £435m last season, despite efforts to balance the books, including selling their women’s team for £150m.
While Chelsea’s wage bill has been reduced from £404m to £331m, financial expert Stefan Borson believes both Chelsea and Aston Villa are likely to receive small fines from UEFA. Although a first-time breach is not considered severe, repeated failures could lead to more significant penalties in the future.
