Former Everton CEO Keith Wyness has raised concerns over Chelsea’s potential European ban for the 2025-26 season, suggesting the club could face severe financial consequences.
Keith Wyness Predicts Chelsea Facing European Ban for 2025-26 Season
Speaking on Football Insider’s Inside Track podcast, Wyness expressed doubts that Chelsea will avoid a ban after UEFA confirmed its stringent regulations on financial dealings.
Chelsea have made several high-profile sales, including club hotels, a portion of their Cobham training ground, and the women’s team, to a sister company in an effort to balance their finances.
UEFA, however, has made it clear that clubs cannot register earnings from asset sales to affiliated companies, potentially putting Chelsea in violation of Financial Fair Play rules.
According to Wyness, these transactions, particularly the hotel sale, valued at approximately £76.5 million, might not satisfy UEFA’s regulations, even though the Premier League has approved the deal.
Wyness voiced concern over the valuation of these assets and believes UEFA will not recognize them, which could result in Chelsea breaching the rules.
“I don’t see how Chelsea can qualify for Europe next season,” Wyness remarked.
“Their financial strategy relies heavily on European competition revenue, and if UEFA deems these sales invalid, a ban looks likely.”
A ban would significantly affect Chelsea’s financial outlook, with European competitions a crucial source of income for the club.
Wyness added, “This is a critical moment for Chelsea, and how the situation unfolds could have long-lasting repercussions.”
The Blues’ financial dealings and their future in European football remain under the spotlight as fans await UEFA’s final decision.
