2. 2005/06 – £91.1m
Michael Ballack arrived as the best free transfer ever, but Andrei Shevchenko – £30m – and Shaun Wright-Phillips – £21m – did not represent similar value for money.
1. 2003/04 – £153.35m
Abramovich’s first season was a huge one in the transfer market. Chelsea did not spend more than £17m on anyone, but 13 signings cost at least £6m. Meanwhile, Leon Knight, who went for £100,000, was the only sale to generate any cash.
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