Chelsea Managerial Shake-Up: Liam Rosenior Emerges as Front-Runner
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Chelsea searches for a new manager after Maresca's exit, with Liam Rosenior emerging as front-runner amid internal ties.
**BlueCo** is a dynamic investment consortium primarily known as the parent company of Premier League club Chelsea F.C., blending sports, real estate, and multi-club ownership into a global business model.[1][2][3] Formed in 2022 as the vehicle for acquiring Chelsea amid a turbulent ownership transition, BlueCo—led by Todd Boehly (Eldridge Industries), Clearlake Capital's Behdad Eghbali and Jose Feliciano, Mark Walter (Guggenheim Partners), and Hansjörg Wyss (Wyss Foundation)—completed its £4.25 billion takeover on May 30, after UK government and Premier League approvals.[1][2] The name nods to Chelsea's iconic blue kits. Incorporated as BlueCo 22 Limited on March 2, 2022, at Stamford Bridge headquarters, it quickly expanded by acquiring Ligue 1's RC Strasbourg Alsace in 2023, launching a multi-club strategy targeting Europe (Belgium, Portugal) and South America (Brazil, Argentina).[1][2][3] Key achievements include a sophisticated holding structure under parent 22 HoldCo Limited: BlueCo 22 MidCo Limited oversees football assets like Chelsea F.C., Chelsea Women, and Strasbourg for synergies; BlueCo 22 Properties Limited manages hotels (e.g., Millennium & Copthorne) and Walsingham Property Holdings handles leasing, diversifying revenue beyond matchdays.[3] Post-takeover, BlueCo pledged £1.75 billion for Stamford Bridge upgrades, the academy, Kingsmeadow stadium, and Chelsea Foundation, enhancing infrastructure and sustainability.[1] Currently active as of 2024 filings, BlueCo operates from London, with subsidiaries driving financial resilience through specialized arms—football insulated from real estate volatility.[2][3][4] Notable aspects include Boehly and Walter's MLB/WNBA ownership (Los Angeles Dodgers, Sparks), fueling cross-sport expertise, and a pivot t
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Chelsea searches for a new manager after Maresca's exit, with Liam Rosenior emerging as front-runner amid internal ties.