Chelsea co-owner Todd Boehly has suffered a set back in his effort to follow Manchester City's multi-club model. The American is hoping to acquire stakes in clubs across the world that would allow the Blues to loan out talented youngsters and give them regular first-team minutes - aiding their development before returning to Stamford Bridge.
City’s parent company, City Football Group, which has a number of satellite clubs around the world hold stakes in the likes of New York City, Melbourne City and Girona FC. Brighton owner Tony Bloom also owns the Belgian club Union Saint-Gilloise where Kaoru Mitoma, who has been outstanding for the Seagulls this season, impressed on loan at Union SG last term.
The Chelsea co-owner has spoken about a multi-club model being a way the Blues can offer a clear pathway for young talents to be exposed to first-team football. The Blues are understood to have looked at a number of clubs in France, Belgium, Portugal and South America.
