Enzo Maresca has criticized Premier League rules that have made it easier to sell youth players.
The Chelsea manager believes the Blues’ problem is broader in nature rather than specific. Premier League profit and sustainability regulations (PSR) have required clubs in previous seasons to work within the financial constraints given down.
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In June, a number of clubs chose to sell youngsters created by their academies ahead of the yearly accounting deadline for PSR. The Blues sold Ian Maatsen, while Aston Villa youngster Omari Kellyman went the other way, and Everton sold Lewis Dobbin. Reported By Mirror.
Club-developed players can be sold for pure profit, helping organizations to better balance their books. Chelsea, on the other hand, has experienced a significant surge in established player sales since Clearlake Capital’s arrival.
Conor Gallagher’s transfer to Atletico Madrid is expected to be the latest such move. Lewis Hall, Billy Gilmour, Mason Mount, Ruben Loftus-Cheek, and Callum Hudson-Odoi were all sold in recent seasons.
Chelsea have deliberately sought to make such moves, putting Gallagher up for sale. Trevoh Chalobah, a 25-year-old defender, is set to be sold after missing the club’s preseason tour of the United States. Maresca defended the club, however.
“But this is not Chelsea’s problem,” he said .
“Here are the rules. Due to the laws, all clubs are currently required to sell academy players. It is a problem shared by all Premier League clubs.
“I also think the intention of the club is not to sell players from the academy, but it is the rules at the end that you have to do it,” he maintained. “It’s not just us; it’s every Premier League club. It’s a shame because Francesco Totti has been with Roma for 20 years.
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