Chelsea midfielder allowed to leave and Ben Chilwell’s backup chosen

At approximately 4pm BST, Monday afternoon, the Todd Boehly-Clearlake Capital consortium assumed control of Chelsea Football Club, as the club announced on social media. Blues fans were initially relived as they took to the Twitter platform to express their feelings. Though the comments evolved or alternated to promising thoughts as it dawned on supporters that the new administration may well be just as successful, involved and dedicated as the previously thriving Roman Abramovich era. Where the apparent £200million will be splurged is definitely the main cause for intrigue now, along with contract renewals.

Upon taking the reins on Fulham Road, Boehly spoke of he and his associates’ ‘vision’ for CFC: making the faithful proud. The “honoured custodian” claims he and his staff are 100 percent committed to every minute of every Chels’ match – using the phrase they are “all in”. Whilst acquiring the best talent as well as developing youth squad is essential to the group, the raison d’être is to invest in the outfit to build on the club’s already ‘remarkable success.’ Additionally, the American businessman thanked the United Kingdom government and the Premier League for assistance in the deal.

Chelsea midfielder allowed to leave and Ben Chilwell’s backup chosen

Something else I noticed which may comfort fans further – but might have gotten lost in the overwhelming information overload that is social media – was a validation of the LA Dodgers and now CFC owner. Basically, Fenway Sports Group member and chairman of Liverpool, Tom Werner, believes Boehly shall be good for Chelsea. Or even brilliant, in fact.

Furthermore Werner – no relation to Timo – and John Henry, who also control Major League Baseball team Boston Red Socks, greatly admire Boehly. Additionally, there was another revelation by way of Stamford Bridge. Divulging more interesting details, the 72-year-old says his counterpart is attempting to find a solution in redeveloping the West London ground.

Now that sanctions have lifted, let’s get back to business as the Blues prepare to be one of the busiest Premier League sides this offseason. Firstly, centreback Jules Kounde is said to be the main transfer target; read more on that story by clicking here.

There is also speculation that CFC shall, apparently, allow starting midfielder Jorginho to leave this summer. Which, by presumed default, means N’golo Kante will remain with his current teammates. If it were one or the other to stay, I think the correct choice has been made there, for what my opinion is worth.

Pride of London affiliate 90min state the Brazilian-born Italy international is likely to return to Serie A. He could move to “known admirers” Juventus, or Lazio, or Roma. With his deal expiring in one year’s time, expect something significant to occur with regard to Jorginho.

Meanwhile Ben Chilwell’s backup for next season has been decided, so PoL understand. According to The Athletic, the Blues are to offload Marcos Alonso in the next while because Thomas Tuchel is content with Emerson Palmieri as Chilwell’s understudy for 2022/23. In the past campaign, Emerson was on loan at Olympique Lyonnais, otherwise known as Lyon.