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Chelsea’s billionaire owners are reportedly in disarray after failing to sign Osimhen.
Chelsea FC is facing a deepening crisis as tensions rise between co-owners Todd Boehly and Clearlake Capital, following a botched transfer saga involving Victor Osimhen.
Pulse Sports earlier reported the discord between the two factions has reportedly reached a critical point, raising questions about the future stability and governance of the Premier League giants.
Amid the turmoil, Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen appears to have emerged as an unintended victor.
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After a failed transfer to Chelsea on deadline day, Osimhen secured a loan move to Galatasaray from Napoli.
The 25-year-old’s transition to Turkish football was marked by a triumphant reception, as the Nigeria international has seemingly moved past the Chelsea disappointment with grace.
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Osimhen’s failed transfer generated a flurry of reactions on social media, but his focus now seems to be on making an impact at Galatasaray.
Additionally, Osimhen has also enjoyed significant boost in his social media profiles, gaining over 200,000 followers on his Instagram page, hours after his unveiling at his new club.
Meanwhile, Chelsea’s hierarchy remains in disarray, grappling with internal conflicts and a disrupted transfer strategy.
Report: Chelsea billionaire owners on the brink of potential civil war
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Since acquiring Chelsea from Roman Abramovich in 2022 for £4.25 billion, Boehly and Clearlake have struggled to replicate the club’s previous successes.
Despite investing over £1 billion in player acquisitions, the on-field results have fallen short of expectations.
This misalignment on footballing and financial strategies has intensified the friction between Boehly, who holds 38.5% of the club, and Clearlake Capital, which controls 61.5% of Chelsea.
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Reports indicate that Clearlake Capital is resolutely against selling its stake, even as Boehly and his consortium explore options to buy them out.
Boehly, with the backing of potential investors, is prepared to raise over £2.5 billion to offer Clearlake a lucrative exit, yet Clearlake’s firm stance against selling could stall any such deal.
This fallout threatens to destabilize the club’s management and future.
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