The Seagulls surely hope the Blues remain prosperous for years to come as the Stamford Bridge club pumps so much money their way.
Brighton & Hove Albion could quite literally fund a golden era from just one club’s cheque book—Chelsea’s.
Over the past three years, the Seagulls have masterfully turned the West London club into a financial fountain, pocketing an astonishing £255 million from the Blues in a series of high-profile deals.
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Where It All Began
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It all began in 2022 when Chelsea raided the south coast club for not just a player, but a manager too.
The Blues forked out a combined £70 million to bring in Graham Potter and left-back Marc Cucurella.
Potter’s managerial stint at Stamford Bridge turned out to be a brief and chaotic experiment, but Brighton laughed all the way to the bank.
Then came 2023, when Chelsea’s obsession with Brighton talents showed no signs of slowing.
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Goalkeeper Robert Sanchez made the switch for £21 million, but the headline deal was Moises Caicedo.
After a drawn-out saga that played out in public and behind the scenes, the Ecuadorian midfielder joined Chelsea for a British record fee of £98 million.
Brighton’s coffers swelled further, while Chelsea’s midfield, despite its price tag, struggled to gel.
By 2024, the pipeline seemed to momentarily dry up. But it was not long before Brighton were back collecting millions from their favorite buyer.
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Joao Pedro Deal Brings in Millions
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On Monday, Chelsea agreed to sign Brazilian forward Joao Pedro from Brighton for a reported £51 million.
Though Pedro only joined the Seagulls from Watford a year prior, his swift and costly move north up the table added another jewel to Brighton's transfer dealings.
The mastermind behind this financial finesse is none other than Tony Bloom, Brighton’s chairman since 2009.
Known in gambling circles as “The Lizard,” Bloom built his fortune in betting markets and poker tables.
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