BREAKING: Marina Granovskaia to leave Chelsea as new Chelsea director set to be announced
Chelsea could be without Marina Granovskaia, according to the Daily Telegraph. The removal of the sporting director could be part of a significant clean-up following the Todd Boehly-Clearlake capital consortium’s purchase.
Since 2013, Granovskaia had been a member of the Chelsea board of directors. She was widely regarded as previous owner Roman Abramovich’s number two, and she had played a crucial role in Chelsea’s market activities, particularly when it came to holding discussions with clubs and player contracts.
Granovskaia’s clout was essential in Chelsea’s recent signings of Timo Werner, Romelu Lukaku, Kai Havertz, and Christian Pulisic, among many others.
Even after Abramovich’s departure, the 47-year-old was involved in Chelsea’s market negotiations earlier this summer. However, with Todd Boehly’s arrival, the American business billionaire has gradually begun to exert his influence on the club.
Thomas Tuchel has already been offered more authority over the club’s transfer policy by Boehly. Simultaneously, Chelsea’s owner has initiated negotiations with Inter Milan regarding Lukuku’s probable transfer to Giuseppe Meazza.
It has raised doubts about Granovskaia’s future at Stamford Bridge, and she appears to be on the verge of leaving as part of Chelsea’s huge upheaval this summer.
Todd Boehly is expected to take up her role as the club’s principal transfer negotiator, according to the article. After Bruce Buck announced his departure from Chelsea, the American is expected to take over as chairman. The new owners will also select a new sporting director, completing the staff transition at Stamford Bridge.
With two months until the new season begins, Granovskaia’s departure in the coming days could have an impact on Chelsea’s market activity, however it will be as exciting to observe how new owner Boehly acts.