Chelsea's business strategy involves frequent low-cost acquisitions followed by high-value sales; Vigaray joined Villarreal for £25.5 million with a 40% sell-on clause.

Burley appears to have mastered Chelsea’s method—massive buying and selling of players to generate profit. Vigaray likely represents a typical case in Chelsea’s recent transfer dealings, aimed at business gains rather than squad improvement.

According to Italy’s transfer expert Romano, Chelsea has agreed on a £25.5 million transfer fee for their 22-year-old Portuguese defender Vigaray to Villarreal, including a sell-on clause that could reach up to 40%. The sell-on percentage depends on additional conditions and details, potentially varying between 20%, 30%, or 40%.

Vigaray came through Sporting CP’s youth system and also played for Basel. In the summer 2024 window, he transferred from Basel to Chelsea for €14 million, but after half a season, he was loaned to Juventus for €4 million during the winter window. Returning to Chelsea this summer, he then moved to Villarreal for £25.5 million plus a sell-on clause, earning Chelsea roughly €20 million in profit. Vigaray made only 18 appearances for Chelsea, scoring 2 goals and providing 1 assist.

Now 22 years old, Vigaray stands 1.90 meters tall and is a left-footed center-back who can also play as a left-back or defensive midfielder. Transfermarkt values him at €25 million. His Chelsea contract runs until 2023. Long contracts are typical for the Blues, preventing free transfers and allowing them to sell squad players at the right time for a profit.