The SEVEN big-money transfers that sparked Chelsea's Premier League punishment: MIKE KEEGAN'S Q&A on murky moves for Eden Hazard and Co
Neither Chelsea nor the Premier League have disclosed who carried out the report. The new owners completed the takeover, self-reported and the Premier League launched an investigation. Five of those seven transfers involved Eden Hazard, David Luiz, Andre Schurrle, Nemanja Matic and Ramires. With regards to the academy breaches, they have been banned for nine months from taking players from other Premier League and EFL clubs. The Premier League acknowledged the new ownership's co-operation throughout.
Source: Metro March 16, 2026 18:37 UTC
