Enzo Fernandez, Declan Rice, and the Premier League’s costliest contracts

In the dying hours of the 2023 winter transfer window, Chelsea etched Enzo Fernandez into the annals of Premier League history as the recipient of the league’s most expensive contract. However, this record faces stiff competition with several blockbuster signings looming on the horizon this summer.

 

Arsenal, determined to bolster their ranks, shattered their club’s previous spending record to secure the services of Declan Rice at the Emirates. Meanwhile, Chelsea continued their high-profile acquisitions by bringing in Moises Caicedo from Brighton.

 

In recent years, Chelsea, Manchester United, and Manchester City have consistently topped the spending charts. Unsurprisingly, most of the Premier League’s record signings proudly belong to these three footballing giants.

 

With his move to Chelsea, Enzo Fernandez has now eclipsed Jack Grealish, establishing himself as the Premier League’s most expensive signing in its storied history. Declan Rice, now donning Arsenal colors, occupies the third spot in this elite list and is the lone representative from the Gunners in the top 10.

 

Remarkably, Liverpool, a club with no players in the top 10 priciest signings, has showcased its astute shopping prowess by achieving immense success in recent seasons.