Chelsea fined and hit with transfer sanctions after Premier League investigation

Chelsea have been handed significant sanctions following the conclusion of a Premier League investigation into historical financial breaches dating back to the ownership era of Roman Abramovich.

An independent commission has imposed a £10.75 million fine, along with additional sporting penalties related to transfer activity and academy recruitment, according to journalist Ben Jacobs.

The sanctions include an immediate nine-month ban on academy player registrations and a one-year transfer ban on first-team signings...