Chelsea co-owner Behdad Eghbali has expressed the club's intention to sign established players and acknowledged that former head coach Enzo Maresca's departure was an unwanted change. In a rare interview, Eghbali discussed various issues at the club, including head coach Liam Rosenior.
With Chelsea at risk of missing out on next season's Champions League, Eghbali emphasized the importance of stability and accountability. He stated that the club's policy is to avoid making changes to the head coach during the season, but the sudden departure of Maresca had a negative impact. Eghbali has backed Rosenior to achieve success, citing his attributes and the opportunity to work with him for over 18 months. The co-owner also addressed the club's transfer policy, which has focused on youth development, but now aims to add more experienced players to the squad.
He emphasized the need for eight to 15 elite players to achieve sustained success. Eghbali assured fans that the ownership group is committed to improving and delivering on-pitch performance, with the ultimate goal of winning trophies consistently.