Chelsea spent an unprecedented £48,407,494 per Premier League win during 2022/23, according to research conducted by Wagering Advisors – 132% more than any other team.
Since American businessman Todd Boehly took control at Stamford Bridge, he has not been shy about spending big. Unfortunately, this approach has failed to bring results and caused further discord at Chelsea this season.
Boehly has already spent an astonishing £532M during his short tenure, purchasing players such as Enzo Fernandez, Mykhaylo Mudryk and Raheem Sterling.
With only 11 victories this season, Chelsea had by far the highest total transfer spend per win in the league.
Relegated Southampton had the second highest spend per win; spending over £125M on reinforcements such as Kamaldeen Sulemana, Paul Onuachu, and Armel Bella-Kotchap.
After earning only six wins this season, their total spend per win totalled £20,848,284.
Nottingham Forest had an exceptional 2023, signing 30 players during their return to the Premier League.
After narrowly escaping relegation and winning nine games, their total spend per win reached £18,891,414, second only to Chelsea and Southampton.
Leeds United were unable to replicate their last day survival from 2021-22 despite spending over £126,000,000 this season.
After only seven victories all season – only worsened by bottom club Southampton – their total spend per win came to £18,111,292.
Manchester City are notoriously known for their lavish spending, yet when measured against spend per win they surprisingly spent less than £5 million.
Manchester United have enjoyed an excellent first season under Erik ten Hag, with their spending amounting to £9,210,739 per win in their pursuit of Champions League football back at Old Trafford.
Roberto de Zerbi will lead Brighton into European competition for the very first time next season.
After an outstanding campaign, Brighton finished sixth and also had the lowest spend per win at £2,696,078 – nearly 18 times less than Chelsea.