Chelsea owner Todd Boehly discusses club’s future and Premier League changes

Chelsea owner Todd Boehly recently spoke at the Financial Times’ Business of Football summit, discussing a variety of topics, including club challenges and Premier League rules.

Boehly, who, along with Clearlake Capital, took control of Chelsea for £4.25bn in May 2022, addressed the team’s disappointing results despite significant investment in players.

Chelsea’s failure to qualify for the Champions League and dropping down the Premier League standings has sparked fan protests.

Boehly acknowledged this, emphasizing the importance of executing a long-term plan. He also discussed the challenge of finding quality strikers, noting the difficulty in scouting the right talent.

Additionally, Boehly suggested rule changes to the Premier League to improve competitiveness, particularly regarding relegation predictions.