- Blues chasing fifth consecutive WSL title
- Have dominated women’s football for years
- Success attracting investors
WHAT HAPPENED?
Chelsea are tempted to offer out a slice of the club to investors in an attempt to bring more money through the door. Head coach Emma Hayes has been the face of England’s most decorated women’s team in the last decade, guiding the Blues to dozens of trophies and building their reputation in Europe and some extra funding may help the West Londoners continue their dominance in the top flight.
WHAT THE REPORT SAID
According to Bloomberg, Chelsea are in discussions with two potential investors and are valuing a deal of at least $200 million. The report goes on to say that there has been significant interest thanks to the increased coverage of women’s football.
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THE BIGGER PICTURE
Takeovers are well-documented and normal at the elite level in men’s football but Chelsea’s investment project could open up a new world for the women’s game. More money would allow teams to pay their players higher wages and fork out higher fees on transfers, following a similar path to the men’s game.
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WHAT NEXT FOR CHELSEA?
Hayes could end her time at Chelsea on a high by winning the WSL again but it will go down to the final day with Manchester City poised to spoil the party. The Blues have a game in hand on their rivals but have a tough ending to the campaign against Tottenham and Manchester United.
