Chelsea CEO Chris Jurasek – who once wanted ‘three points in a cup game’ – leaves Stamford Bridge after 15 months

Chris Jurasek has left his role as Chelsea chief executive just 15 months after taking over at Stamford Bridge.

Jurasek was appointed in 2023 after joining Clearlake Capital, which co-owns Chelsea alongside chairman Todd Boehly.

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The club also confirmed that Jason Gannon, who joined Chelsea as chief operating officer in October last year, will replace Jurasek.

Gannon retains his title of chief operating officer, but also that of the new chairman of Chelsea as part of his new duties.

“I am incredibly proud to have led this historic football club into its next chapter,” Jurasek said in a club statement.

“We have accomplished the task of building a team on and off the pitch which means the club is well placed for long-term success.

“I have complete confidence in Jason and the management team that has been assembled and am grateful to have played a part in its creation.”

However, some Chelsea fans won’t be too disappointed to see Jusarek leave the club – especially after dreaming of three points in a Carabao Cup game,

Jurasek found himself on the wrong side of several supporters when he oversaw the removal of subsidies for away coach travel in August 2023.

The Premier League introduced subsidies for visiting supporters, but Chelsea were the only Premier League club to maintain them after they ended.

According to the BBC, the grant cost the club £250,000, forcing Jurasek to cancel the scheme in a bid to help the club become more financially viable.

In a scathing statement, the Chelsea Supporters’ Trust (CST) branded Jurasek “tone deaf” and looked forward to what Gannon would offer to replace him.

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“The CST first met Mr Jurasek in August 2023 ahead of the League Cup match against AFC Wimbledon,” the statement read, via the BBC’s Nizaar Kinsella.

“During that heated meeting, he hoped the team would play well that night and get three points… that set the tone for his tenure as CEO, in which he made no effort to build a relationship with any group of supporters.

“CST looks forward to working with Jason Gannon as he is promoted to President and Chief Operating Officer.

“This is a positive change that the club should use to restore the confidence of supporters.”

The internal changes at Chelsea follow a massive turnover during the summer transfer window.

New Blues boss Enzo Maresca oversaw 11 signings at a cost of £201m, while 24 left as the club generated £166m in revenue.

Under Maresca, Chelsea have had a mixed start to the season with one win, one draw and one defeat in their first three Premier League games.

The club also secured a place in the Europa Conference League group stage after beating Servette 3-2 on aggregate.

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