Chelsea Football Club is currently facing significant repercussions following a ruling by the Premier League. Just before the announcement, the club had been under scrutiny for its transfer dealings, particularly regarding payments made to unregistered agents and third parties. On the latest update, Chelsea has been handed a record fine of £10.75 million and a suspended transfer ban.

This fine stems from violations that occurred between 2011 and 2018, where the club was found to have made secret payments. Additionally, Chelsea has been ordered to pay an unpaid transfer levy of £771,288 related to transfers involving players such as Willian and Samuel Eto’o.

As part of the sanctions, Chelsea will also face a nine-month ban from signing academy players. This adds to the club’s previous financial penalties, including a €10 million (£8.6 million) fine imposed by UEFA for similar offences.

Importantly, the transfer ban will only be activated if Chelsea commits another breach within the next two years, putting the club under pressure to comply with regulations moving forward.