Shevchenko was value for money, insists Chelsea's Kenyon

0 Comments | AFP, August, 2008

LONDON (AFP) — Chelsea chief executive Peter Kenyon has responded to accusations that Andriy Shevchenko is the biggest transfer flop in Premier League history by insisting the Ukraine striker was a worthwhile investment.

Shevchenko, who cost Chelsea a club record 30 million pounds (37 million euros) in 2006, returned to AC Milan this week after two dismal seasons at Stamford Bridge.

The 31-year-old scored just nine goals but Kenyon is adamant Shevchenko was not a failure.

"I get fed up because it's not right," he said. "I'm not giving a lesson on accountancy, but you do write money off over the term of a contract.

"What we pay is in an investment. During that period you have a player who is doing a job and in this industry you buy and sell players....