08 Jun 2019 15:01:26
If Chelsea are banned from signing players this season, how does the money earned this season allow us to spend next year with regards to FFP?

1.) 08 Jun 2019
08 Jun 2019 15:32:35
Too much to think about. I’m just a simple and very old supporter!

2.) 08 Jun 2019
08 Jun 2019 18:09:19
It's a good point - if we're banned for 2 windows, next summer we should be able to spend in excess of £300m (including Hazard's fee) .

3.) 09 Jun 2019
09 Jun 2019 11:16:12
But will we? I though FFP accounting was yearly?

4.) 09 Jun 2019
09 Jun 2019 12:34:20
I see why the Ed's get annoyed. Quite simply the club would use the Hazard money to help amortize the other transfer fees and contracts for the 'years' ahead.

Hence why Chelsea were happy to take bonuses from the hazard deal.

5.) 09 Jun 2019
09 Jun 2019 21:21:43
Yes, I suppose it depends on the structure of the deal. Sod it, I’ll just be optimistic and hope it means that the club can identify the best targets possible to fill any areas of need highlighted over the next year and then afford basically anything in a this season Madrid style spree.
I do love how you have thrown the term “amortize” into your totally condescending answer though, not really sure how the money would “help amortize” anything, seeing as amortisation is the process whereby players transfer fees and wages are spread over the length of the contract, but good for you using a big word!