- Todd Boehly, co-owner of Chelsea, has faced significant criticism from disgruntled fans.
- The American chairman has already planned to step down from his post in 2027.
- Boehly encourages fans to remain patient with the project despite fluctuating results.
Chelsea co-owner Todd Boehly has urged fans to remain patient and trust in the club’s long-term project to yield positive results.
Since joining Stamford Bridge alongside Clearlake Capital, Boehly has served as chairman and witnessed a significant decline in results. With Chelsea finishing 12th last season and currently placed 11th this year, frustrated fans have expressed their dissatisfaction through anti-Boehly chants during matches.
In an interview with Forbes, Boehly acknowledged the current sentiment among fans in the stands but emphasized that the way forward is to stay committed to the project.
“We just need to let the process develop and give them the time to go from being unbelievable individual players with great skills to fold into a team,” Boehly claimed.
“The good news is people care so much. And the bad news is people care so much. That leads to times when they’re frustrated with the team and the owners. I get that, but we just have to continue to stay the course.”
As part of a unique agreement with his fellow co-owners, Boehly is anticipated to be removed from his position as chairman in 2027.
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As per the agreement, Boehly and Clearlake will each have the opportunity to determine the identity of the chairperson every five years. Boehly appointed himself for the initial term, with Clearlake expected to exercise their option to initiate a change.
Chelsea have vehemently denied that the upcoming change is indicative of a rift between Boehly and Clearlake co-founders Behdad Eghbali and Jose Feliciano.
Boehly, if he remains part of the ownership group, will have the opportunity to appoint a new chairperson in 2032, with the possibility of reinstating himself to the post.
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