When news broke that Chelsea would be sold, there were an immediate number of worries for fans. One such worry was the status of club director Marina Granovskaia, who has been loyal to Roman Abramovich for almost two decades now. New reports stemming from The Athletic suggest that Granovskaia may extend her stay with the club with the four remaining bidders all keen to keep Granovskaia in charge of the day-to-day operations.
Chelsea Bidders Interested in Keeping Marina Granovskaia
"She’s a silent assassin. She makes you feel as though you are winning & that you are loved, but she is draining your blood without you realising.”
The four prospective #CFC buyers have each expressed a wish to keep Marina Granovskaia at the club – will she stay?
— The Athletic | Football (@TheAthleticFC) April 11, 2022
Why Is This Important?
Many people may not be aware of just how important Granovskaia has been to Chelsea during her tenure. If you pay close attention, the transfer philosophy of the team has shifted entirely. Gone are the days of a team filled with expensive signings who stuck with the team until they weren’t worth much (for example, Fernando Torres). In its place is an efficient machine that sells players for massive profits and repurposes that money to scout young players who will inevitably also be sold on for profit. Sure, there are still missteps like the Kepa Arrizabalaga signing and Romelu Lukaku‘s price tag, but for everyone one of those, there is smart business like the signings of Edouard Mendy and Thiago Silva.
Marina Granovskaia and her transfer system have helped Chelsea move from the Eden Hazard era to the Kai Havertz and co. era with ease. Losing someone as irreplaceable as Ganovskaia would be a massive blow to whoever buys the club.
A Woman In Demand
Whatever the future of Chelsea is, Marina Granovskaia seems likely to be a part of it. Every potential buyer understands the value of the 2021 Best Club Director in Europe winner and everything she brings to the team off the field. This should ring out as good news for Chelsea fans who are hoping that the club sale won’t lead to any major changes to the way the team operates.
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