Chelsea has invested heavily in player transfers since Roman Abramovich's acquisition in 2003, maintaining a balance with youth development but increasingly relying on transfer funds.
Eddie Newton, a celebrated youth product, spent nine years at Chelsea, contributing to their success in multiple cup competitions and later served as an assistant coach.
Craig Burley, another notable homegrown talent, made over 100 appearances for Chelsea, contributing to their FA Cup success before departing for Celtic.
The article highlights Chelsea's history of developing exceptional players from their youth academy, despite a recent trend of cashing in on homegrown talent.
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