At this moment, Chelsea owners have divided into two parts, with Todd Boehly trying to part ways with Behdad Eghbali and his Clearlake Capital group. Previous Chelsea owner, Roman Abramovich, sold the club to a consortium led by Boehly and the Clearlake capital group.
However, after only two years, they are trying to part ways with each other. According to the Chelsea Chronicle, the fans have taken their stance. They have decided to back Todd Boehly. According to them, the American has a better sporting background of the two. Although he has less experience in football, but he previously invested in an American Baseball team, called LA Dodgers.
Therefore, the fans believe that he has some knowledge about managing a sports club and it’s transfer activities. After the taking over, Boehly has been the face of the new owners. From managerial appointments, to transfer activities, everything has gone through him.
Chelsea fans have chosen their side
Fans have pointed out several reasons for backing Todd Boehly. They said that Chelsea need Boehly because he always thinks about the club’s future. The American businessman is not afraid of making statement signings. Since the takeover, he has spent almost £1.275 billion. Todd Boehly and Clearlake capital has added 34 new players, over the last two years.
One Chelsea fan, upon being asked, said, “I want Todd Boehly over Eghbali any day of the week.” Some other fans have also voiced the same opinion, when asked to pick sides.
What did really happen?
According to multiple reports, it is being said that the disagreement between Todd Boehly and Clearlake Capital has originated from the difference in their share percentages at the club. At this moment, Clearlake Capita owns 61.54% of Chelsea, while Boehly, Mark Walter, and Hansjorg Wyss own 38.46%. So, Eghbali has the majority stake with him. This is the main reason for the friction between the two sides.
Multiple reports are claiming that Todd Boehly might even sell his shares to Clearlake Capital and completely part ways with the club.
Future of Chelsea
At this point, the Blues are in a transition period. The owners need to focus on improving the club even more. During the takeover, Chelsea have gone through a massive dilemma. At that time, Russian owner, Roman Abramovich, was forced to sell the club due to the Russia-Ukraine war. When these things happen, behind the scenes, it affects the players and the fans a lot. These things create uncertainty about the future of the club.
This issue has to be resolved as soon as possible. After a long period, Chelsea fans are seeing some glimpse of redemption. Recently, they defeated Wolves in a thumping 6-2 win. All the players will try to maintain this quality throughout the entire season.
If the ownership issue lingers for a long time, it will send a wrong message to the fans and the players. Recently, the Blues Co. appointed former Leicester City manager, Enzo Maresca. Last season, the Italian helped the Foxes lift the championship title and promote back in the Premier League. Since coming to Chelsea, the Italian manager has aimed to bring a winning mentality. along with a distinct identity.
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