March 11 – The American owners of Chelsea are under increasing pressure from fans of another club they own, RC Strasbourg in France, who have written a strongly worded letter demanding an urgent meeting.
The BlueCo ownership group, led in part by Todd Boehly, became the majority shareholders of Strasbourg earlier this season.
But their fans have made no secret of their opposition to the ownership and are frustrated over their club’s transfer policy.
BlueCo have mirrored what they did at Chelsea – replacing many of Strasbourg’s veterans and experienced stars.
Top scorer Habib Diallo, star midfielder Jean-Ricner Bellegarde and captain Matz Sels have all departed while BlueCo have spent big on bringing youngsters to Strasbourg such as Abakar Sylla, Emanuel Emegha and Dilane Bakwa. But like at Chelsea, the returns on the pitch have been underwhelming.
BlueCo also decided to loan out two Chelsea teenagers to the Ligue 1 side including Andrey Santos and Angelo Gabriel but Strasbourg currently find themselves in mid-table – just like Chelsea.
RC Strasbourg supporter group Ultra Boys 90 have now released an angry statement demanding an explanation.
“Racing is now nothing more than a financial asset, owned by an investment fund that already owns another football club. We’ve said it before, and we’ll say it again: Multiclub is killing football, and we’ll fight it!” said the statement.
“Two transfer windows have also come and gone, and all we can do is watch helplessly as our club is stripped of all its experienced players. In favour of young up-and-coming players. It is now clear that BlueCo requires the recruitment of players aged 23 years or less. We’re not fooled! No professional club can be competitive under these conditions.
“Without balanced recruitment, the tens of millions invested in these young players will not serve Racing but only the interests of the new owners.”
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