Turnover increased to £361.3m from £329.1m in the previous year, the latest financial results from the Blues have revealed
Chelsea have announced that the club made a record turnover for the year ending in June 2017, as well as a profit of £15.3 million.
The Premier League champions recorded turnover of £361.3m - up 9.8 per cent from £329.1m in the previous year - despite not taking part in the Champions League last season.
The club said the Premier League's latest contracts with TV broadcasters, as well as revenues rising thanks to Chelsea claiming the title, explained the record turnover.
"It is very pleasing we matched significant achievement on the pitch in 2016-17 with a successful year commercially," chairman Bruce Buck said.
"Our business has continued to grow long-term and to be able to post record turnover figures despite not playing Champions League football during that period highlights this strength.
"Our fans played a major part, by supporting the team towards lifting the Premier League trophy, coming to our matches in large numbers, and our ever-increasing global fanbase has helped important commercial partnerships to be formed. We thank our supporters, partners and staff for a successful 2016-17."
Chelsea's revenues are expected to rise again for the 2017-18 financial year due to the club's return to the Champions League, plus a major new commercial partnership with Nike.
However, Chelsea's ultimate parent company, Fordstam Limited, reported a consolidated loss of £14.2m for the 2016-17 year.
A club statement said this was "largely due to new stadium planning costs and losses at non-football ancillary businesses".
Bepemns
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we are happy for that improvements, but more addition of players.
cumadl
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thank thts gud news
Vadcdklnst
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we give thanks to the owner, the entire team and more especially players.
bubemoptu
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fantastic one
noodeiltuz
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abramovic's investments is finally paying off
Acktar
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This should be good news for chelsea fans as they all think that they need to reinforce by buying players
Africa7504509
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Astonishing, an English side can earn more than the best teams in the world simply because they play well in England... what do people see in that league...???
there see what you don't see
Celtic2167
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Astonishing, an English side can earn more than the best teams in the world simply because they play well in England... what do people see in that league...???
Wecclmoruy
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Good job
sipbknop
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nice too Chelsea d board need too look for a classic and experience players too fitting d necessary position.
huwakotz
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good news for all Chelsea supporters
vebbcdilmn
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yes good improve to buy good players
neymarjr19
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Goodluck for Chelsea upcoming match
zabanpstyz
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well done
Kodcdeklsu
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Congratulations CFC
diecipy
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good lock for then
Wazenrtyz
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Ay hazad
Wazenrtyz
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Pay
Toacklrtz
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this is great. thx for the club, supporters, partners u really make Chelsea shine with great achievements let's continue to support
Tadtz
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Good news
Biuacdeior
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good record
vundln
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good newd
Evander A
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congrats
vacbdnprty
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oh nice
Wimnty
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Incredible not even playing champions league
Yaybkpt
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Good lock the blues, from Mutengene. CAMEROON.
deevyn
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GO TEAM CHELSEA👏👏👏👍
deevyn
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They are surely one of the biggest clubs in the world.
deevyn
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We can use 40% of our profit to purchase players,we need reinforcements in our squad.
rucbnpstz
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Foeacdims
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good news for Chelsea loved
wepkl
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Well done. thanks you all for the good job done. But we need to strengthen our squad with quality players this January transfer.
Hudbekpuyz
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very nice up Chelsea
soobiklnpy
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wow well done.
Adufoster
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Great
iamstevoflex
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Great! Proper management and great fans.
hysonwayne
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cool good managing
FCBLegend
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Wow that’s it ? Let’s see who can ya buy for 15 mill ........................still thinking .............
Jermani876
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That’s good football making the money.
Innocent_7
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Wtf I thought they have announced a player or Hazard contract
Abbakar usuf
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good job
timi1211
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wow what a big profit
Puwbcdekst
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well done
BruceVII
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I'm not sure but isn't Fordstam the company which funds Chelsea and is probably owned by Abramovich and his affiliates