'As I understand it...' - Stefan Borson suggests who will replace Todd Boehly as Chelsea chairman

Clearlake Capital are likely to have already appointed a trusted figure to replace Todd Boehly as Chelsea chairman.

That is according to former Manchester City financial adviser Stefan Borson, who exclusively told Football Insider that the departures of Boehly and Mark Walter will make everything much simpler.

It is understood that Clearlake Capital are closing in on a deal to buy the duo's stakes at Stamford Bridge, with both set to make a profit.

The decision-making process should already be much simpler in West London without differing opinions, with Boehly a divisive figure at Chelsea.

The 52-year-old has been chairman at Stamford Bridge since June 2022, but had admitted last year that disagreements over stadium plans could cause one party to walk away.

It would appear that Boehly is the one to finally cut ties with the Blues, and Clearlake Capital are likely to have already promoted from within.

Behdad Eghbali is 'already in the driving seat'

Speaking exclusively to Football Insider, Borson believes that Behdad Eghbali, the co-founder and managing partner of Clearlake, will take over, at least for now.

"Clearly, it will accelerate the change of chairman, but as I understand it, [Behdad] Eghbali is already in the driving seat anyway," he said.

"So I don't think it'll have any impact, although it'll just make it slightly simpler for decisions to be made.

"They're now basically more or less 100 per cent in charge, then clearly the decision-making process is streamlined because there's no checking.

"You don't need to reach a consensus. It's going to be driven by one owner. But I think in practical terms, there will be very little difference going forward."

Why Chelsea's Stamford Bridge plans are unlikely to change

The redevelopment of Stamford Bridge has always been a source of controversy for Chelsea's ownership, but the problems are unlikely to disappear with Boehly.

While there will be no need to agree with several parties, expanding the stadium is extremely difficult based on its location in London.

Surrounded by Earl's Court, it is difficult to see how the Blues redevelop, with Borson already suggesting that building an entirely new stadium could be on the cards.

The finance expert has also suggested to Football Insider that this will instead be a problem for new owners when Clearlake Capital finally decide to sell.