Instruction Manual: Turmoil at the bridge: Chelsea F.C.’s ownership saga and its impact on the club’s future

The case examines the operational and financial challenges facing Chelsea Football Club following its ownership transition from Russian oligarch Roman Abramovich to the American-led BlueCo consortium, headed by Todd Boehly. Despite Chelsea F.C.’s global prominence and history of success, the club has struggled financially, consistently operating at a loss. The new owner’s strategies, combined with managerial instability – five different managers in two seasons – and declining on-pitch performance, have exacerbated the club’s financial problems.

The case delves into key issues, including Chelsea F.C.’s compliance with UEFA’s Financial Fair Play (FFP) and the Premier League’s Profit and Sustainability Rules (PSR),...