Power ranking the last 20 Chelsea signings.
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20) Christian Atsu
A player who is yet to make a single appearance for Chelsea, Christian Atsu has not looked at all convincing in loan spells at Vitesse and Everton.
19) Marco van Ginkel
A decent young player unlucky with injuries, it looks like Marco van Ginkel will end up being something of a waste of money for Chelsea.
18) Filipe Luis
A signing that was barely needed due to the presence of Cesar Azpilicueta, Filipe Luis has not made the step up at Stamford Bridge since moving from Atletico Madrid.
17) Victor Moses
A strange signing from Wigan, Victor Moses never really looked Chelsea quality, though he had one or two decent games for the Blues before leaving on loan.
16) Juan Cuadrado
A top class player, but one barely used so far by Jose Mourinho for whatever reason, with the Colombian perhaps unable to settle into the faster pace of the English game.
15) Mark Schwarzer
A decent signing for a backup goalkeeper, Mark Schwarzer was never going to be a star for the west London giants, but did the job he was supposed to.
14) Didier Drogba
Signing a 36-year-old to replace Romelu Lukaku never looked the best idea for Chelsea, and Didier Drogba lasted just one season back at the club in a second spell.
13) Radamel Falcao
Signed on loan this summer, Radamel Falcao looks a very risky signing for Chelsea, though if he regains his best form he will end up being a brilliant addition. At this stage, it’s hard to know how this one will go, but based on last season it doesn’t look the best choice by the Blues.
12) Samuel Eto’o
Another striker brought in when past his best, Samuel Eto’o lasted one season in the Premier League, and did well enough as a squad player, with a hat-trick against Manchester United the highlight.
11) Mohamed Salah
One of Europe’s top young players when he joined Chelsea, Mohamed Salah did not live up to expectations at Stamford Bridge, though he wasn’t given much of a chance either.
10) Demba Ba
A solid signing who perhaps deserved more time, Demba Ba had a good scoring record for Chelsea after impressing at previous club Newcastle United.
9) Andre Schurrle
A German winger with plenty of potential, Andre Schurrle made a decent impact at Chelsea but is another who struggled to assert himself against plenty of competition in Mourinho’s squad.
8) Loic Remy
Brought in to play a backup role to Diego Costa, Loic Remy did well to score some important goals despite limited playing time last season.
7) Kurt Zouma
A smart signing from Saint-Etienne, Kurt Zouma is one for the future but looks an excellent long-term addition after some first-team exposure last season.
6) Willian
A key player in this Chelsea team, Willian has proven a solid signing, even if he should perhaps score and assist more.
5) Oscar
One of Chelsea’s best players, Oscar has been a big hit since joining a few years ago, looking like a potentially world class playmaker.
4) Cesar Azpilicueta
Not a big name when he arrived, but Cesar Azpilicueta has ended up being an inspired buy for the Blues, becoming one of the best left-backs in Europe and a solid defender perfect for Mourinho’s style of play.
3) Nemanja Matic
Signed from Benfica in January 2014, Nemanja Matic has become one of Chelsea’s most important players and will go down as one of their best recent signings, and indeed one of the best by any Premier League club.
2) Cesc Fabregas
An awesome signing from Barcelona, Cesc Fabregas instantly became one of the best midfielders in England again when he joined the Blues last season, with his creativity helping them to the title.
1) Diego Costa
One of the best strikers in the world, £32m now looks a bargain for Chelsea as they brought in Diego Costa from Atletico Madrid, with the Spanish goal machine playing a major role in helping the club to become champions.