?OFFICIAL: Bruce Buck and Marina Granovskaia to leave Chelsea this summer

Chelsea have confirmed Bruce Buck will step down because the membership’s supervisor efficient, 30 June 2022. 

Buck, who has served as Chairman since 2003, will nevertheless proceed to help the Membership as a Senior Advisor.

Through the 18-year interval that the Buck was on the helm, the Blues received 18 main trophies (greater than some other English membership) whereas Chelsea FC Girls received 12 main trophies.

“I’m proud to have helped Chelsea notice nice success on the pitch and make a optimistic impression locally,” stated Buck.

“Now’s the fitting time to step down and let new possession construct on the robust foundations now we have in place. The homeowners have a compelling imaginative and prescient for Chelsea’s future, and I look ahead to serving to them obtain it on this new function alongside our unimaginable employees, gamers, coaches and supporters.’

The membership’s new proprietor, Todd Boehly, thanked the 76-year-old for his function over time. 

“Bruce has led Chelsea Soccer Membership to the best ranges of worldwide and home soccer, whereas additionally growing probably the most energetic social duty initiatives in sport,’ stated Boehly. “We thank Bruce for his service and his dedication to the Membership,”

There are experiences too that Marina Granovskaia will go away the membership this summer season. 

Granovskaia is thought for her negotiation expertise, tieing up a lot of offers for the membership in recent times. 

She may, nevertheless, keep slightly longer, and will look to see some offers over the road.