Boehly's Chelsea spending spree ranked worst to best
- Source
- football.londonLocal press
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- football.london@trinitymirror.com (Harry Brent)
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Key points
- Boehly has exited Chelsea after four years as chairman, with Clearlake Capital now in full control
- The American's tenure saw 31 signings and over £1billion spent between 2022 and 2024
- Mudryk, Aubameyang and Fofana among the costliest failures of the chaotic recruitment era
AI summary
Todd Boehly's departure marks the end of one of Chelsea's most turbulent chapters. The American billionaire, who initially wielded significant influence over recruitment, gradually lost sway as behind-the-scenes tensions with Clearlake over strategy and appointments mounted. His early years saw an aggressive overhaul: acting as interim sporting director in 2022, he orchestrated a radical rebuild that brought in 31 players across two frantic summers. The strategy proved disastrous. Mudryk, signed for a potential £89million, has been sidelined by a doping ban and is now on loan at Tottenham. Aubameyang lasted less than a year after Tuchel's sacking left him surplus to requirements. Fofana, acquired for £10million, made four appearances before disappearing into the loan system.
Original headline
Ranking every Chelsea signing under Todd Boehly from worst to best with £1billion spent
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