Granovskaia to leave Chelsea | Boehly named chairman & interim sporting director

Chelsea have confirmed director Marina Granovskaia will leave the club at the end of the summer transfer window, with co-controlling owner Todd Boehly named chairman and interim sporting director.

Granovskaia, who rose to prominence as one of the toughest negotiators in football during Roman Abramovich's reign, will remain available to support Boehly for the duration of the current transfer window.

Boehly will operate as sporting director until the club names a full-time replacement.

"We thank Marina for her many years of excellent service to the club and wish her all the best in her future ventures," Boehly said in a statement.

Chelsea confirmed chairman Bruce Buck's departure on Monday, with Boehly replacing him in the role. Buck will continue to support the club as a senior advisor.

"I am proud to have helped Chelsea realize great success on the pitch and make a positive impact in the community," Buck said

Boehly added: "Bruce has led Chelsea Football Club to the highest levels of international and domestic football, while also developing one of the most active social responsibility projects in sport.