Chelsea have operated in the transfer market as a Champions League club in recent years, and their return to Europe’s premier club competition was cemented on the final day of the 2024–25 season.
The two-time winners have endured a relatively brief absence, with their most recent Champions League appearance arriving just two seasons ago.
The Blues have become somewhat synonymous with the competition in contemporary times, and they’re one of six Premier League clubs that will be involved in 2025–26. Given what it cost to assemble Enzo Maresca’s squad, the Italian’s achievement can only be considered the bare minimum.
Now, Chelsea have got to think about how they can compete in the Champions League, as previous iterations often did admirably. Despite the persistent personnel changes since co-owner Todd Boehly and his leadership group took charge, Maresca’s squad still has holes.
The Blues require several key additions this summer to ensure their squad is “Champions League ready”. With that in mind, here are four signings they should make.
