I'm happy I wasn't at Chelsea in the Todd Boehly era - the club are being run into the ground
Former Chelsea midfielder Emmanuel Petit says owner Todd Boehly is «running the club into the ground» amid suggestions that Conor Gallagher could be sold this summer. The England international is one of a few academy graduates in the current first team, but could be available for transfer despite manager Mauricio Pochettino underlining his importance over recent months.
That is because he would represent 'pure profit' on the club's books should he be sold — a big boost to club finances as they battle to remain within the Premier League's Profit and Sustainability rules, with finances stretched as the club look set to finish outside the European places in back-to-back years.
However, the decision would not be a popular one with Petit after the season in which Gallagher has really nailed down a starting role in Chelsea's first XI alongside Moises Caicedo and Enzo Fernandez in midfield, as well as captaining the club on occasion.
«Chelsea selling Gallagher? If anything summed up the board of Chelsea, it is this,» Petit told Genting Casino. «Can you believe that? They are running the club into the ground.
»Boehly has signed so many players that he may have to get rid of Gallagher, one of their most important players. He’s one of the only leaders, too, so it really is crazy to be a Chelsea fan right now.
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Petit's comments echo those of William Gallas, who compared Boehly to former owner Roman Abramovich, with the American businessman cast in a negative light.
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