Chelsea FC keeps their multi-club dream alive. Even though they are hell-bent on investing massively in the West London club. They also want to acquire more clubs in Europe’s top-5 leagues.
Todd Boehly and Behdad Eghbali, who recently acquired Strasbourg in Ligue 1. They are set to procure another big club in Europe, wanting to enlarge their investment.
Of course, the French club now belongs to Chelsea, the American owners. And they invested very well in the club during the previous summer’s transfer window.
The West London club sent Ângelo Gabriel on loan to Strasbourg. They also planned to send many of their young players on loan to join the Ligue 1 side during the summer.
Therefore, Todd Boehly and Behdad Eghbali make sure they are pumping money into the two clubs. And they are both making waves in Europe’s top-5 leagues this campaign.
As a result, the American owners are set to buy another big club in Europe. They want to achieve their multi-club dream, regardless of their investment in the West London club.
Chelsea FC reportedly have serious plans to acquire a minority stake in Sporting CP in Portugal. Of course, the Portuguese side is one of the biggest clubs in the country.
Todd Boehly and Behdad Eghbali were recently hell-bent on buying the Portuguese side. However, they failed to procure the club, before acquiring Strasbourg in France.
Meanwhile, after procuring the French club. Chelsea FC are now heavily interested in buying a minority stake in Sporting CP in Portugal, which is good for grooming their young players.
In all fairness, Sporting CP is one of the top-3 big Portuguese clubs. The club usually participates in the UEFA Champions League and always makes waves in their league.
Todd Boehly and Behdad Eghbali believe that Sporting CP is good for their young players. The likes of Andrey Santos and the rest would definitely have enough playing time at the club.
The Portuguese club currently have many brilliant and talented players. As a result, it would be a good thing for Chelsea FC, because it would allow the American owner to invest in the club.
Frankly, Todd Boehly and Behdad Eghbali have enough reinforcements and resources to manage these clubs. However, their main priority remains the Premier League side.
Simply put, Chelsea are reportedly serious about buying a minority stake in Sporting CP. They desire to expand their investment in the world of football.
Source
The Telegraph