Revealed: How Much Compensation Chelsea Have Been Forced to Pay Managers Under Todd Boehly

Since Todd Boehly's consortium took over Chelsea in May 2022, the club has cycled through multiple managers, incurring substantial compensation costs amid poor performances and strained relationships with the ownership.[1][2]

Tuchel's Departure (September 2022)

Thomas Tuchel was sacked after a Champions League defeat to Dinamo Zagreb, following tensions with Boehly and co-owner Behdad Eghbali over communication and club involvement. No specific compensation figure is detailed, but it marked the start of upheaval, with Chelsea also losing key staff like Petr Cech.[1]

Graham Potter's Exit (April 2023)

Chelsea paid Brighton a £21m release clause to appoint Potter, but sacked him after a dismal run. The compensation to end his tenure totaled £13m, making it one of the priciest managerial payoffs in club history.[1][2][5]

Mauricio Pochettino Sacked (May 2024)

Pochettino arrived post-season on a two-year deal but left after a trophyless campaign with 16 league defeats. Chelsea paid around £10m in compensation, despite his appointment as the preferred choice after Frank Lampard's interim stint (1 win in 11 games).[1][2]

Enzo Maresca's Recent Exit (Early 2026)

Hired from Leicester for £10m in June 2024 on a deal until 2029 (salary ~£4.4m/year), Maresca departed by mutual consent after one win in seven league games and public criticism of the board. With 3.5 years left, he's entitled to over £15m, though break clauses may reduce it. Chelsea sit fifth, 15 points behind Arsenal.[2]

Total managerial turnover costs under Boehly exceed £50m in compensation alone, excluding appointment fees, amid £600m+ spending and ongoing hierarchy clashes. Xavi is linked to the vacant role.[1][2]

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