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Chelsea FC’s Top 30 Transfers Of All Time

By Ajitesh Rasgotra

LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 03: Didier Drogba of Chelsea celebrates winning the Premier League title after the Barclays Premier League match between Chelsea and Crystal Palace at Stamford Bridge on May 3, 2015 in London, England. (Photo by Clive Mason/Getty Images)
LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 03: Didier Drogba of Chelsea celebrates winning the Premier League title after the Barclays Premier League match between Chelsea and Crystal Palace at Stamford Bridge on May 3, 2015 in London, England. (Photo by Clive Mason/Getty Images) /
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LONDON, ENGLAND – DECEMBER 28: Ricardo Carvalho of Chelsea in action during the Barclays Premier League match between Chelsea and Fulham at Stamford Bridge on December 28, 2009 in London, England. (Photo by Clive Mason/Getty Images)
LONDON, ENGLAND – DECEMBER 28: Ricardo Carvalho of Chelsea in action during the Barclays Premier League match between Chelsea and Fulham at Stamford Bridge on December 28, 2009 in London, England. (Photo by Clive Mason/Getty Images) /

21. Ricardo Carvalho – Fee: £20m

When Jose Mourinho arrived as the Special One in 2004, he brought with him a couple of players from his Porto squad. One of them was 26-year-old Ricardo Carvalho, a highly-regarded Portuguese centre-back. His fee of £20 million wasn’t exactly a bargain, but there is no-one who can deny that he proved his worth.

Four of Carvalho’s six campaigns at Stamford Bridge saw him make at least 35 competitive appearances, as injury and managerial changes interfered with his last two years. He was an integral part of the first Mourinho squad, as Chelsea were transformed into a global footballing power.

On top of his success with Porto, his trophy cabinet was inflated by the three league titles, three FA Cups and two League Cups won with the Blues.

He left Stamford Bridge in 2010, linking up with Mourinho again at Real Madrid for a fee just under £7 million. He continued to taste success in Spain, winning a league title and a Copa Del Rey. He is currently into his third season with AS Monaco, although his contributions to the Blues will never be forgotten.

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