April 9th 2024.
Todd Boehly, one of the co-owners of Chelsea Football Club, has raised some eyebrows with his recent comments about star player Conor Gallagher. As reports emerged that the club may consider selling Gallagher, Boehly's lack of conviction in the midfielder has been criticized by former Chelsea player Emmanuel Petit. Petit went so far as to call a potential sale "crazy" and questioned the decision-making of the club's board.
Chelsea is facing a financial fair play penalty and needs to generate over £100 million in player sales. As an academy graduate, Gallagher could be a valuable asset to sell for pure profit. However, this move would not sit well with many Chelsea fans who see Gallagher as one of the team's best players this season. In his last seven Premier League games, Gallagher has been involved in five goals, making him an important contributor to the team.
It has been reported that Boehly is "not convinced" by Gallagher and Tottenham Hotspur is hoping to take advantage of this by poaching the young England international in the upcoming summer transfer window. This news has caused an uproar among Chelsea fans, with many expressing their anger and frustration on social media. Petit believes this potential sale is just another example of the board's mismanagement, stating that Boehly has made so many signings that they may now have to get rid of one of their most important players.
The news of Gallagher's possible departure has only added to the fans' dissatisfaction with Boehly, who has been largely unpopular at the club since taking control in 2022. Despite spending over £1 billion on players, Chelsea has struggled on the pitch. The fans have even launched a campaign against the owners, depicting Boehly as a clown and demanding their departure.
Boehly's decisions have been met with ridicule, such as his suggestion of playing an impossible 4-4-3 formation and wanting to introduce an American-style All-Star game in England. His decision to sack head coach Thomas Tuchel in 2022 was widely criticized, as well as his transfer policy of giving long, lucrative contracts to young and unproven players.
The financial pressure on the club is evident, with a pre-tax loss of £90.1 million. Boehly has even traveled to Saudi Arabia to look for a new front-of-shirt sponsor and is hoping to offload players to clubs in the Saudi Pro League. This includes striker Romelu Lukaku, who has been forgotten by the club.
It is clear that the current situation at Chelsea is causing concern among fans. Many believe that the owners, particularly Boehly, do not have the best interest of the club at heart. As they continue to struggle on and off the pitch, it remains to be seen what the future holds for Chelsea Football Club.
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