Chelsea have sparked controversy by introducing what is believed to be the most expensive match ticket in Premier League history.
The move sparked the ire of the Chelsea faithful after setting a staggering £5,000 price tag for fans wanting to sit behind Mauricio Pochettino’s dugout in the upcoming match against Manchester United in April. The announcement of this unprecedented price increase sparked strong reactions from supporters and managers.
Dom Rosso, vice-chairman of Chelsea’s Supporters’ Trust, expressed concern over the £5,000 ticket, reflecting many fans’ concerns over potential increases in season ticket prices. Rosso said, according to the Telegraph: “£5,000 is an alarming amount to spend on a ticket and is completely unaffordable for the ‘average football fan’ – it is truly unfortunate that these influential seats behind the sidelines are occupied by professional visitors. »
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“More and more general admission places at Stamford Bridge are no longer available and have been transferred to Club Chelsea – many supporters feel the club is prioritizing its Club Chelsea guests over its loyal supporters. The record premium price has clearly increased matchday revenue and we sincerely hope that this additional revenue will be taken into account when setting future general admission ticket prices for the season.”
Similarly, officials at rival Premier League clubs have expressed shock at Chelsea’s pricing strategy. “ There cannot be a match ticket more expensive than £5,000 in the Championship,” a source told the Telegraph, while an official at a rival Premier League club said: blown away » by the price.
