Is Chelsea’s Chairman Todd Boehly considering selling his shares?
According to reports, Chairman Todd Boehly is believed to be considering selling his shares in Chelsea. After spending around four times more than Liverpool in the transfer market since arriving in 2022, Boehly’s relationship with Clearlake co-founder Behdad Eghbali has reportedly deteriorated in recent months. While there are discussions about potentially buying each other out, Clearlake Capital insists they are not in talks about selling shares and are not under any pressure to sell.
What is the current financial situation at Chelsea?
Chelsea’s current financial situation is uncertain due to a recent £4.25 billion takeover by a consortium led by Boehly. Since the new owners arrived in 2022, they have spent over £1.2 billion in the transfer market and have put multiple players on lucrative long-term contracts. In comparison, Liverpool has spent only a quarter of that amount in the same period.
Who is the majority shareholder of Chelsea?
Clearlake Capital is the majority shareholder of Chelsea, owning 61.5 percent of the club. Chairman Todd Boehly owns just under 13 percent of the club. Despite rumors of tension between Boehly and Clearlake, Clearlake believes they have the right structure and squad in place to take the club back to the top.
What has been happening with Chelsea’s management?
At the end of last season, Mauricio Pochettino left Chelsea ‘by mutual consent’ after just one year in charge. This decision came despite the team showing signs of progression in the latter part of the campaign. Enzo Maresca, the current Leicester boss, was brought in as Pochettino’s replacement. Since his arrival, the club has made several signings, including Pedro Neto and Joao Felix on long-term contracts. However, with a slow start to the season, Maresca will need to secure points quickly to stay in the role.
When is Liverpool playing against Chelsea?
Liverpool is scheduled to play against Chelsea at Anfield on October 20 in a Premier League match. The game is set to kick off at 4.30pm (BST).