Since the arrival of Roman Abramovic, Chelsea has never been shy of investing in talented forwards.
Contending for the pinnacle of European football, the Blues boast some of football’s most expensive forwards of all time, from veterans to future stars.
According to Transfermarkt, here is a list of the most expensive forwards signed by the club present from the tenth to the first.
10. Andriy Shevchenko (€43.9M, 2006/07 Season)
From the tenth spot is Andriy Shevchenko; he was signed from AC Milan in the 2006/07 season.
The Ukrainian striker moved with much expectations to the bridge but failed to replicate the Serie A performance at Stamford Bridge.
9. João Félix (€52M, 2024/25 Season)
Chelsea new signing João Félix has signed for Chelsea from Atletico Madrid.
The Portugal international provides skill and invention to the team with the goal of providing a boost to Chelsea this campaign.
8. Timo Werner (€53M, 2020/21 Season)
Timo Werner joined from RB Leipzig for a transfer fee of €53 million.
However, one problem associated with the German forward was his inconsistency while at Chelsea.
7. Raheem Sterling (€56.2M, 2022/23 Season)
Raheem Sterling moved to Chelsea from Manchester City.
The wantaway winger provided Chelsea with experience and speed on the wing but has struggled to fit in the team’s tactical setup.
6. Fernando Torres (€58.5M, 2010/11 Season)
Fernando Torres moved from Liverpool to Chelsea at a record fee.
Torres started slow but then proved to be a valuable member of the team that can make important goals.
He made the Cup-deciding moment in the 2012 Champions League semi-final.
5. Pedro Neto (€60M, 2024/25 Season)
Pedro Neto, who was purchased from Wolves for €60 million and is easily one of Chelsea’s most expensive forwards. Having said that, the 27-year-old Portuguese winger is expected to offer more mobility and creativity for Enzo Maresca.
4. Christian Pulisic (€64M, 2019/20 Season)
Pulisic signed for Chelsea from Borussia Dortmund for €64 million. He has been an often promising American winger for Chelsea, but his Chelsea career has been marred by injuries.
3. Álvaro Morata (€66M, 2017/18 Season)
Morata was bought from Real Madrid for a record €66 million. At one point, he was among the top-performing strikers in Spanish football, but his performance flagged, and he was subsequently let go on a loan, then permanently moved out of the club.
2. Mykhailo Mudryk (€70M, 2023/24 Season)
Struggling winger Mykhailo Mudryk was signed from Shakhtar Donetsk for €70 million. The Ukrainian has never been able to prove his worth of the high transfer fee paid for him as he continues to struggle to fit in with the Premier League.
1. Romelu Lukaku (€113M, 2021/22 Season)
Leading the pack is Chelsea’s most expensive forward Romelu Lukaku from Inter Milan at an astonishing €113 million. However, Lukaku’s second spell at Chelsea has not been as rosy, and the Belgian striker is on the verge of leaving the club permanently.
These signings illustrate Chelsea’s eagerness to pursue elite attacking talent, though the outcomes have been somewhat unpredictable.
