Chelsea Football Club has reported a staggering £262.4 million pre-tax loss for the 2024-25 season, making it the largest annual loss in English football history, exceeding the previous record of £197.5 million set by Manchester City in the 2010-11 season. The club's revenue reached £490.9 million, the second-highest in its history, benefiting from their successful run in the Club World Cup. The losses are attributed to increased operational costs compared to the previous year, during which Chelsea had posted a profit of £128.4 million due to the sale of their women's team for nearly £200 million. Despite these losses, Chelsea has been deemed compliant with the Premier League's profitability and sustainability rules, which allow for maximum losses of £105 million over three years. The club's management is confident in their financial structure to meet all regulatory requirements moving forward. Chelsea has spent around £1.5 billion on player transfers since the American businessman Todd Boehly's consortium acquired the club from Roman Abramovich in 2022. Additionally, the women's team reported a loss of £17.1 million, even as it generated £21.3 million in revenue.