Todd Boehly is reportedly considering taking a step back from his prominent role at Chelsea once the current transfer window concludes. According to the Daily Mail’s Transfer Confidential email, the American businessman might choose to become less visible within the club’s operations after the transfer window’s frenzied activity settles.

Boehly has been actively seeking new investments to contribute to Chelsea’s development, aiming to propel the club to the next phase of growth. However, if additional investment is secured, he could potentially opt to let someone else take on a more prominent role in the club’s management.

With deals such as the British record £115 million signing of Moises Caicedo and a £55 million bid accepted for Romeo Lavia from Brighton, Boehly’s spending at Chelsea is nearing a staggering £1 billion mark. This level of financial commitment within a short span since taking over from Roman Abramovich in May 2022 has raised concerns about the sustainability and potential risks involved.

While some fans may be content as long as Chelsea continues to secure high-profile transfers, Boehly’s approach could be seen as unsustainable and potentially hazardous for the club’s financial stability. The acquisition of numerous expensive players on long-term contracts could lead to complications if he were to withdraw his investment suddenly.

The hope is that Boehly remains committed to Chelsea and its long-term success, rather than engaging in practices that might put the club at risk down the line.