Chelsea is reportedly set to remain at Stamford Bridge and increase the stadium’s capacity to 55,000, even though there have been suggestions that the club might consider building a new ground at Earls Court.According to The Sun, a disagreement has arisen between co-owners Todd Boehly and Behdad Eghbali over the club’s future plans. Boehly is interested in relocating to a newly constructed 60,000-seat stadium in Earls Court, whereas Eghbali prefers a 1,500,000,000 pounds worth renovation of Stamford Bridge, which currently holds 40,000 spectators.The tensions between the two have reached a point where each is looking to buy the other out, but the possibility of the new Earls Court project is reportedly becoming less likely. If Chelsea decides to proceed with expanding Stamford Bridge, the club would need to temporarily relocate for two years while construction takes place.‼️Chelsea will remain at Stamford Bridge and expand the stadium capacity to 55,000 if Eghbali wins the boardroom battle with Boehly.Eghbali favours a £1.5billion renovation to stay at the Bridge, while Boehly wants a new 60,000 ground in nearby Earl’s Court.~ @TheSunFootball pic.twitter.com/bJm731HGh9— Vince™ (@Blue_Footy) October 12, 2024 Plans for the redevelopment include upgrading the West Stand and building concrete decks over an adjacent railway line. Eghbali is opposed to demolishing Stamford Bridge and is concerned that constructing a new stadium on the existing site could take up to five years to complete.Last month, former Chelsea defender William Gallas criticized the internal conflict between Boehly and Eghbali, calling it “a real mess.”##EDITORS_CHOICE##”The club is in a real mess. It’s always challenging when you have two factions with stakes in one football club. Success on the pitch and in the boardroom requires complete alignment.”, said Gallas, who represented Chelsea from 2001 to 2006, while sharing his views with Prime Casino.”The best-run clubs have a single leader with everyone moving in the same direction. Structuring an elite club like Chelsea should be straightforward, especially given their resources, but right now, it’s disorganized. Successful owners provide support without overstepping—they rely on a Sporting Director who shapes the club’s philosophy and oversees player recruitment and coaching. It’s a simple chain of command.” the Frenchman added.##NAJAVA_MECA_8412314##
