The owners of English Premier League club Chelsea, the American consortium BlueCo, have finalized a deal to acquire control of French Ligue 1 side Strasbourg, the club of Ghanaian defender Alexander Djiku.
In a statement, the BlueCo consortium expressed their commitment to accelerating sustainable investments in the club's growth, including the first team and the academy. They emphasized their intention to continue the project implemented by current chairman Marc Keller, who will remain in his position alongside the existing management team.
The consortium, led by American businessman Todd Boehly and supported by US-based Clearlake Capital, faced challenges during their first year of ownership at Chelsea.
They made managerial changes, parting ways with Thomas Tuchel and Graham Potter, and experienced a disappointing end to the season under interim boss Frank Lampard.
Despite significant investment of over £500 million ($624 million) in new players during the consortium's first two transfer windows, Chelsea finished in 12th place, their lowest position since 1994. In light of these developments, Chelsea has recently appointed Mauricio Pochettino as their new coach.
Todd Boehly, who also co-owns the Los Angeles Dodgers baseball team, brings his extensive sports ownership experience to the consortium.
Additionally, the BlueCo consortium holds shares in the NBA's Los Angeles Lakers, further enhancing their involvement in the sports industry.
