The 2023 summer transfer window has offered several twists and turns, however, there has been a trail of events regarding two English clubs which has necessitated this question; Why are players choosing Chelsea over Liverpool?
To be able to grasp the reason why players are opting for one club over the other, let’s take a look at the two players that have snubbed Anfield for Stamford Bridge in August 2023.
Moises Caicedo joined Chelsea from Brighton for a British-record transfer fee of £115 million on an eight-year deal.
The Blues are understood to be making a guaranteed payment of £100 million, with the inclusion of £15 million in performance-related add-ons.
Caicedo was impressive at Brighton last term and Chelsea are expecting him to produce remarkable performances at Stamford Bridge.
However, Moises Caicedo is not the only player that has reportedly opted to join Chelsea over Liverpool.
Southampton’s Romeo Lavia preferred destination is Chelsea, despite offers from Liverpool all through the summer.
Mauricio Pochettino’s side are set to beat the Reds in the race for the Belgian midfielder and this has left many gobsmacked over the reason players are choosing Chelsea over Liverpool.
Why are players choosing Chelsea over Liverpool
Now let’s look at some of the possible motives behind players choosing to join Mauricio Pochettino’s side over Jurgen Klopp’s Liverpool.
Project and Plans
Chelsea seem to be planning for the future and they have made necessary reinforcements that could produce the right dividend in the coming years.
The Blues have made the signing of youngsters a priority, since the arrival of American billionaire Todd Boehly.
Chelsea have signed 18 players 25-year-old and below since the summer of 2022/23 and they have handed the club to a tactician, who understands the rudiments of managing young players.
Mauricio Pochettino has produced remarkable results handling youngsters across all the clubs he has managed.
From Espanyol to Southampton, Tottenham Hotspur, and maybe Paris Saint Germain, we have seen talents develop and go on to become world-beaters under his tutelage.
Some notable names include; Harry Kane, Son Heung Min, Luke Shaw, and Christian Eriksen to name a few.
Pochettino led Southampton to compete amongst the top teams in the Premier League and he also led Tottenham Hotspur to the final of the UEFA Champions League.
This might be one cogent reason why players are choosing Chelsea over Liverpool.
Liverpool are also in a rebuilding phase but they are still a team littered with players above the age of 25.
Financial Reasons
The belief that Chelsea can continue to pump in money which could ensure the progress of the club is also a factor.
Some players might feel that in case of an unfavorable season, there most likely will be cash injections into the club to change the fortunes around.
In comparison with Liverpool, the Reds don’t have the financial muscle to battle with clubs like Chelsea, Manchester City, or even Manchester United.
When reports circulated over their interest in Moises Caicedo, it was shocking to many, given the reasons why the transfer of Romeo Lavia have stalled bordering on finances.
Personal Decision
Using Moises Caicedo as an example, the 21-year-old is seemingly a fan of Chelsea and as such he preferred a move to Stamford Bridge over Anfield.
Despite Liverpool initially outbidding Chelsea, the deal couldn’t pull through as the player rejected their advances.
In like manner for Romeo Lavia, it appears the Belgian is desiring a move to Stamford Bridge over Liverpool due to personal goals.
Recent Pedigree
Despite Liverpool having won the Premier League title more recently than Chelsea, both Romeo Lavia and Moises Caicedo would have witnessed more successful years of Chelsea than the Reds.
Why?
Romeo Lavia was born on January 6, 2004, and in that timeframe, Chelsea have been more successful than Liverpool.
The Blues have won 5 Premier League titles, while Liverpool have won 1 Premier League title.
Chelsea have won 5 FA Cup titles, and Liverpool have won only 2 FA Cup titles.
For the UEFA Champions League, Chelsea have won 2 since Lavia was born, while Liverpool have won 2 also.
For the UEFA Europa League, Chelsea have also won 2, while Liverpool have won none since Romeo Lavia was born.
With regards to the English Football League Cup, Chelsea have won 3, While Liverpool have won 2.
Let’s now take a look at Moises Caicedo;
Moises Caicedo was born on November 2, 2002, and he has also witnessed more of Chelsea’s success.
The Blues have won 5 Premier League titles, while Liverpool have won 1 Premier League title.
Chelsea have won 5 FA Cup titles, and Liverpool have won only 2 FA Cup titles.
For the UEFA Champions League, Chelsea have won 2 since Lavia was born, while Liverpool have won 2 also.
UEFA Europa League, Chelsea have also won 2, while Liverpool have won none since Romeo Lavia was born.
For the English Football League Cup, Chelsea have won 3, While Liverpool have won 3.
These are some of the reasons why players are choosing to join Chelsea over Liverpool in the 2023/24 summer transfer window.
