Chelsea Set for Financial Boost with Potential Jamal Musiala Transfer
Chelsea could be in for a major cash injection if Bayern Munich decides to sell their young star Jamal Musiala, with Liverpool and Manchester City reportedly interested in the German player. The 21-year-old, valued at £80m, is considered one of the best young talents in the world and could be making a move to the Premier League soon.
Having scored 41 goals and provided 29 assists in 155 games for Bayern Munich, Musiala has caught the attention of top English clubs. Interestingly, he started his senior career with Bayern after being poached from Chelsea’s academy at just 16 years old. Despite only paying around £170,000 for his services back in 2019, Bayern did not include a buy-back clause for Chelsea. However, the Blues did manage to secure a 20% sell-on fee, meaning they could earn £16m if he is sold this summer.
This potential windfall comes at a good time for Chelsea, who recently announced a pre-tax loss of £90.1m. Co-owner Todd Boehly has even traveled to Saudi Arabia for talks with the nation’s sports minister and the Saudi Pro League director of football, hinting at potential player sales to Saudi teams to raise funds.
If Musiala were to make a move to Liverpool or Manchester City for £80m, Chelsea would benefit from their sell-on fee and receive a much-needed financial boost. This development showcases the strategic planning and financial acumen of the Chelsea hierarchy as they navigate the complex world of modern football transfers.