“The announcement includes the departure of Marina Granovskaia, the director of Chelsea FC,” a statement on the club’s website read. “Boehly will serve as interim sporting director until the club appoints a full-time replacement, continuing the club’s work towards its goals during the current transfer window. “Chelsea FC and Ms Granovskaia have agreed that they will remain at the disposal of Boehly and the Club during the current transfer window, to the extent necessary to support the transfer.” READ MORE: Todd Boehly, Hansjorg Wyss, Jonathan Goldstein: Chelsea’s new board confirmed for the 2022-23 season According to the announcement, Boehly will be the interim sporting director who will be responsible for the transfers until the club finds someone to replace the American. Someone who could be is Michael Edwards. Edwards, who left Liverpool at the end of the 2021/22 season, played a key role in the Reds’ recent resurgence under Jurgen Klopp. With transfers like Santo Mane for 34 34 million, Mohamed Salah for the same price, Andy Robertson for εκατο 8 million and so on. According to CaughtOffside, Chelsea have approached Edwards to become the club’s new sporting director now that he has left Anfield. However, the former Reds leader reportedly rejected the proposal. Whether or not Chelsea can persuade Edwards to become the club’s new transfer guru remains to be seen, but he has quite a reputation. See what Liverpool boss Klopp said when he left when it was announced late last year. “I wish Michael and his wonderful family all the best for what they choose to do next. I know he does not leave immediately or in a hurry, which is nice, so we still have some time to work together. “If we are as lucky and blessed as we have been so far, maybe we can create some special memories for our club in the time that remains. He was a consistent presence during my time at Liverpool and his contribution to our success is clear. for everyone to see “. Former Liverpool boss Steven Gerrard, now Aston Villa manager, also had good things to say about Edwards, whom he knows well. Gerrard said this earlier in the year: “I don’t think he has enough faith outside of Liverpool, but he’s obviously in town and he spends a lot of time with Michael all these years, make no mistake, Liverpool fans love him. and I really appreciate the role he has played. “ If Edwards is impossible to convince, then Atletico Madrid’s Andrea Bertha could be a choice for Chelsea. According to Sport Bild, Bertha, who has been at Atletico since 2013, has brought huge success to the Spanish club with his negotiations – being a key player for the signing of Jan Oblak, Antoine Griezmann and Radamel Falcao. READ NEXT: Neymar, Declan Rice – Who should be Todd Boehly’s signature amid the departure of Marina Granovskaia What will be Marina Granovskaia’s legacy at Chelsea as Todd Boehly looks to the future? Andrea Bertha of Atletico Madrid looks at the role of Marina Granovskaya in Chelsea amid puzzles by Petr Cech Mark Walters, Daniel Finkelstein and Barbara Charone – Who’s Chelsea Board of Directors? Interview, fans buzz, Thomas Tuchel’s system – What went wrong for Romelu Lukaku at Chelsea
