90min
·22 June 2022
90min
·22 June 2022
Chelsea have announced the departure of long-serving director Marina Granovskaia as part of the shake-up of the Stamford Bridge boardroom.
Chairman Bruce Buck will step down from his position at the end of the month and Granovskaia, a long-time assistant to former owner Roman Abramovich, is now set to follow.
In her place, new owner Todd Boehly will operate as interim sporting director while the search for a replacement is ongoing, although Chelsea have confirmed that Granovskaia will remain available to the club for the remainder of the transfer window.
"We thank Marina for her many years of excellent service to the Club and wish her all the best in her future ventures," Boehly said.
Granovskaia's departure comes as Chelsea confirmed the make-up of their new board of directors.
Boehly has been named as chairman and he has been joined by:
"As custodians of Chelsea FC, we now begin executing our long-term vision and plan for the Club, creating an outstanding experience for its passionate, loyal fans, and continuing to challenge for top honours in line with Chelsea FC’s decorated history," Boehly said.
"Working together, side-by-side, we are firmly committed to winning, both on and off the pitch. For us, that effort has begun."
Clearlake Capital's Behdad Eghbali and José E. Feliciano added: "As the new era of the Boehly-Clearlake ownership begins, we are excited to build a championship organisation and grow Chelsea FC as a global platform.
"We look forward to backing Thomas Tuchel, Emma Hayes and their teams, and will provide proactive, unbending support to make Chelsea’s loyal fans and our partners proud."