Chelsea Co-Owner Addresses Transfers and Coaching Changes

Behdad Eghbali, co-owner of Chelsea, has stated that the club will shift its focus towards signing established players and expressed that the departure of former head coach Enzo Maresca was an unwanted change. Eghbali, co-founder of Clearlake Capital, the majority shareholder in BlueCo, which owns Chelsea and Strasbourg, discussed various topics in a rare interview, including head coach Liam Rosenior. With Chelsea at risk of missing out on next season's Champions League, Eghbali emphasized the importance of stability, particularly in the management team, and expressed support for Rosenior, believing he has the attributes to achieve success. The club is also reevaluating its transfer policy, aiming to add more experienced players to the squad. Eghbali assured fans that the ownership is committed to improving and delivering on-pitch performance, with the ultimate goal of winning trophies consistently.