According to Fabrizio Romano, Todd Boehly is set to exit Chelsea by selling his shares after just two years. Boehly, who became the face of Chelsea’s project following Roman Abramovich’s departure, is reportedly considering relinquishing his stake in the club. Sky Sports reports that the American entrepreneur said, “I came here with a vision, but none of what I did has borne fruit. The issues go beyond just me—Behdad Eghbali’s firm is going to create more problems, and it’s not something I can handle.” The relationship between Boehly and Eghbali is believed to have deteriorated, prompting Boehly’s decision to sell his shares.

Todd Boehly, who has been the prominent figure in Chelsea’s post-Roman Abramovich era, is reportedly considering selling his shares in the club.

According to Sky Sports, the American businessman is contemplating stepping away from his role at Chelsea.

Boehly, alongside a consortium led by Clearlake Capital, took over the club in 2022 after Abramovich was forced out due to the political fallout from Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Since then, Boehly has heavily invested in the team, spending over €1.2 billion on new players.

Despite these substantial financial efforts, Chelsea has struggled on the pitch, leading to increasing criticism of Boehly for the club’s lack of progress.

Initially, he was very hands-on in player recruitment and management decisions, with mixed results. Recently, however, he has stepped back, allowing more experienced professionals to oversee the recruitment process, though he still remains involved in key decisions.

Sky Sports also reports that Boehly is considering selling his shares, with Clearlake Capital potentially buying him out. Behdad Eghbali’s firm, which owns a 62% stake in Chelsea, has no plans to sell its majority share and remains committed to the club.

The relationship between Boehly and Eghbali has reportedly deteriorated, although they continue to maintain a professional and respectful working relationship.

Clearlake Capital believes Chelsea has overcome the most difficult period in its recent history and is optimistic about the club’s future, potentially without Boehly. However, concerns linger about the club’s long-term prospects, especially regarding their aggressive transfer strategy, which has faced scrutiny.

If this strategy proves unsustainable, it could create further challenges for Chelsea.

As Boehly considers his future with the club, it remains to be seen how Chelsea’s project will evolve and whether the club can translate its significant investments into success on the field.