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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Sport
Jacob Steinberg

How Chelsea adapted Manchester City blueprint to rebuild their fortunes

Chelsea's Cole Palmer (right) celebrates with team-mate Jadon Sancho after scoring their side's goal at Crystal Palace
Cole Palmer and Jadon Sancho, two Manchester City alumni now proving their value to Chelsea. Photograph: Bradley Collyer/PA

Chelsea have embarked on a journey of renewal since being bought by Todd Boehly and Clearlake Capital in May 2022. The sense was of a club in need of refreshment after the end of the Roman Abramovich era and there has been plenty of change across a host of departments, aided by the borrowing of ideas from elsewhere in the game.

Recruiting best in class is the idea, according to sources at Stamford Bridge. It has meant bringing in data and recruitment gurus from Brighton and commercial figures from Manchester United, Tottenham and Milan. As for the playing and coaching side, it has been intriguing to see a heavy intake of figures associated with City Football Group.

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