Chelsea manager Sonia Bompastor wants to keep it private and confidential as to why Paul Green suddenly left the club after 13 years. Green left his role as head of women’s football on Monday evening, despite having had a significant impact on their success in the last decade.

During his time at the club, the majority spent working with former boss Emma Hayes, and Chelsea won 19 trophies, including six Women’s Super League titles in a row. There was speculation about Green’s departure in reports this week, but when asked if fans deserved more of an explanation, Bompastor said, “I think it’s probably not a question for me to answer. Maybe some other people in the club can answer that question.”

Players Were Sad About Green’s Departure

“Everyone was sad. On a human level, it’s never positive news to have someone leaving the building,” added Bompastor when asked about the reaction to the news. This is clearly a difficult situation for Bompastor, who appeared blindsided by the decision, according to BBC Sport sources.

A number of players in the squad posted about Green’s exit on social media and their subsequent disappointment, including Erin Cuthbert and Millie Bright. Striker Sam Kerr said his departure was a big, big loss for the club, while ex-Chelsea boss Hayes described him as the absolute best in the business.

I Know My Players Are With Me

Following recent concerns, a report in The Athletic suggested some players had not taken to Bompastor’s training methods. But she responded, “I know there is a lot of noise going on about our team outside the environment. I know my players are with me. We are all together focusing on the next game.”

Bompastor insisted the processes are still working and running, despite noticeable disappointments in recent transfer windows. Chelsea are third in the WSL, nine points adrift of leaders Manchester City.

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Paul Green left Chelsea Women after the departure of legendary manager Emma Hayes exposed a perceived lack of leadership at the WSL powerhouse, Daily Mail Sport understands. Women’s football was left stunned on Monday when the club announced their head of football had departed following 13 years’ service in an era that saw the team lift 19 trophies.

The move came just a week after Hayes’ replacement, Sonia Bompastor, signed a new contract. In the days previous, Bompastor had voiced her frustration at recruitment during the summer, highlighting a lack of squad depth as one of the reasons Chelsea found themselves nine points behind leaders Manchester City. This criticism clearly struck a nerve with senior figures at Stamford Bridge.

Green Held Responsible for Leadership Gaps

It is understood that Bompastor’s views reflected a wider view already held by key figures in the club’s hierarchy, and that Green appears to have been held responsible. A review into Chelsea’s disappointing season so far has been carried out and concluded that a fresh structure was needed to best support the staff and players.

Following Hayes’ departure, Chelsea shifted from a manager led model to a head coach model. Hayes was known to have been heavily involved across all areas and took on the vast majority of major decision making. Bompastor’s remit is more that of a pure coach, with a focus on performance and technical style rather than overall running of the club and recruitment.

Transfer Window Identified as Problem Area

Decision makers have put many issues down to gaps that gradually emerged and widened in the club’s leadership post Hayes. The transfer window was one of the areas identified as needing improvement. Chelsea will now seek a replacement as part of a new leadership structure with the aim of ensuring consistency and accountability going forward.

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Two time NBA MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo has become a part of Chelsea Women’s Football Club’s ownership group. The Milwaukee Bucks star confirmed his new stake acquisition on the Women’s Super League club on February 8 in a post via social media, joining Reddit Co Founder Alexis Ohanian as the latest investor in Chelsea Women after he acquired a 10% stake in the club in May 2025.

“I’m proud and honoured to partner with my friend Alexis Ohanian, joining the ownership group of Chelsea FC Women, a historic club built on passion, excellence, and a winning culture,” said Antetokounmpo. This is a significant coup for Chelsea Women, bringing in one of basketball’s biggest global stars at a time when they need fresh investment and ideas.

Latest Football Investment for Greek Freak

Chelsea Women becomes the latest football team the Greek Freak has invested in recent years. Antetokounmpo, alongside his three brothers Thanasis, Alex, and Kostas, acquired an undisclosed stake in Major League Soccer franchise Nashville SC in March 2023.

Prior to this in August 2021, following his NBA Championship victory with the Milwaukee Bucks, Antetokounmpo became a minority owner of the Milwaukee Brewers, acquiring an undisclosed stake in the Major League Baseball franchise. The NBA star clearly has a passion for sports ownership beyond basketball.

Controversial Kalshi Deal Sparks Criticism

In addition to his investment in Chelsea Women, Antetokounmpo also announced he has become an investor in the prediction markets company Kalshi. The announcement was met with widespread criticism, given potential conflicts of interest with an active NBA player investing in a betting related company.

Kalshi allows users to buy and sell event contracts to make predictions on sports outcomes. While Kalshi stated Antetokounmpo would be forbidden from trading on NBA related markets, serious questions remain about the appropriateness of this investment.

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