Exclusive: Chelsea set for financial boost as Todd Boehly plots new move
Chelsea are exploring innovative ways to boost their revenues and take advantage of their prime location at Stamford Bridge, sources have told Football Insider.
BlueCo, which is spearheaded by chairman Todd Boehly and Clearlake Capital, took over Chelsea from Roman Abramovich in May 2022, with the deal worth £4.25billion.
The ownership group have been looking to increase Chelsea’s commercial revenue, which stood at £225million in their latest published accounts for 2023-24.
BBC Sport reported on 6 November the Blues are offering premium members a chance to host a dinner party in the home dressing room at Stamford Bridge, with the experience costing £16,000 for up to 30 guests.
Sources say Chelsea’s location in west London – one of the most affluent areas in the country – provides them with a unique opportunity to offer new hospitality packages to boost their revenues.
Chelsea focusing on shirt sponsor deal after leadership change
Chelsea confirmed their new business leadership team in September following the departure of chief revenue officer Casper Stylsvig.
Todd Kline is now the president of commercial, Phil Lynch is the new chief digital officer and James Murray has been promoted to chief operating officer, with all three reporting to president Jason Gannon.
While Stamford Bridge chiefs are considering different ways to boost their revenues, the primary focus is currently on landing a new front-of-shirt sponsorship deal.
Chelsea are yet to agree a shirt sponsor deal for this season as they continue to hold out for their £60m valuation.
Enzo Maresca’s side have failed to land a long-term partnership over the past couple of years, with DAMAC’s logo appearing on their shirts for the final few months of the 2024-25 campaign.
Chelsea could exploit ‘huge’ opportunity after deal agreed
There could be a commercial opportunity presented by a major takeover deal involving Chelsea’s owners.
US billionaire Mark Walter, who owns a minority stake at Stamford Bridge, has agreed a deal to buy the Los Angeles Lakers from the Buss family, who have owned the NBA franchise since 1979.
Front Office Sports reported on 27 October that Boehly is also part of Walter’s deal to purchase a majority stake in the Lakers at a valuation of £7.45bn – making it the most expensive sale of a US sports team in history.
Football Insider reported on 6 November Chelsea could exploit the “huge” commercial opportunities presented by their owners’ deal to buy the Lakers given their significant global fanbase.
The London giants posted an overall revenue of £468m in their latest published accounts for 2023-24.
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