Joe Cole has lauded the consortium led by Todd Boehly and Clearlake Capital for the smooth transition of Chelsea's takeover this summer. The Blues were seemingly destined for misery when the UK Government decided to sanction Roman Abramovich, but the American-led ownership group swooped and calmed the storm.
Eager to set off on the right foot and impress both Chelsea supporters and Thomas Tuchel, Boehly has welcomed five new faces to west London this summer, including Raheem Sterling, Marc Cucurella, Kalidou Koulibaly, Carney Chukwuemeka and Gabriel Slonina, who has returned to the United States on loan.
The quintuple of signings have cost Chelsea an eye-watering fee in the region of £170million, and the former Blues midfielder is satisfied with the business. Cole, who joined the west Londoners amid Abramovich's maiden transfer window, spoke to the Evening Standard to give an initial - and honest - review of Boehly's tenure.
