CHELSEA REPORTEDLY IN TALKS TO BUY FIRST-DIVISION EUROPEAN CLUB AS PART OF PROJECT

Chelsea co-owner Todd Boehly along with Behdad Eghbali and Jose Feliciano, are in talks to buy first-division Portuguese side Portimonense. This is according to a report in the Evening Standard. Boehly had earlier confirmed that he wants to establish a multi-club model at Chelsea, similar to those of the Red Bull and City groups. The American had identified Portugal as the ideal country to buy a satellite team.

Super-agent Jorge Mendes has also been consulted over which clubs should be considered in his homeland. And now there are reports that discussions have taken place with Portimonense, who are currently fourth in the Liga Portugal. The owners are also exploring the possibility of acquiring a club in Belgium. Boehly and co have already been turned down by French side Sochaux and Brazilian giants Santos. Continue reading “CHELSEA REPORTEDLY IN TALKS TO BUY FIRST-DIVISION EUROPEAN CLUB AS PART OF PROJECT”