Last updated on .From the section ChelseaBruce Buck (left) and Todd Boehly watched Chelsea's Premier League game against Wolves together in MayChelsea chairman Bruce Buck is to step down from his role on 30 June, with co-owner Todd Boehly set to succeed him. American Buck, 76, who had been chairman since Roman Abramovich became owner in 2003, was set to continue in the role after the takeover of the club by a Boehly-led consortium last month. During Buck's chairmanship, the Chelsea men's team won 18 major honours and the women's team won 12. "I am proud to have helped Chelsea realise great success on the pitch and make a positive impact in the community," he added. Boehly said that Buck had "led Chelsea Football Club to the highest levels of international and domestic football" and thanked him for "his service and his commitment to the club".

Source: BBC June 20, 2022 08:33 UTC