Chelsea Women's Director Paul Green Leaves Club After 13 Years
Paul Green, Chelsea's women's director, has left the club after 13 years. He played a crucial role in the team's success, including five consecutive WSL championships.
Chelsea's women's director, Paul Green, has left the club after 13 years. During his tenure, Green oversaw the team's success, including five consecutive WSL championships, a first Women's Champions League final appearance, and numerous other accolades.
He worked closely with manager Emma Hayes and took charge of the team during her emergency hysterectomy surgery in 2022. Green also played a significant role in the club's transfer windows.
Chelsea FC said Green had 'played a key role in the development and growth of our women's programme' and 'helped create a strong foundation and establish Chelsea Women as one of the leading teams in the country and Europe.'
During Green's tenure, Chelsea won 19 trophies. However, his role began to change in 2024 after the club's women's team was restructured.
Co-sporting directors Laurence Stewart and Paul Winstanley are increasingly involved in decision-making for the women's team and are taking steps to shape the club's future.
Earlier this week, Chelsea manager Sonia Bompastor signed a new contract, keeping her at the club until 2030. This move demonstrates the club's confidence in her abilities, following her dissatisfaction with the summer transfer window.
Green's departure is unexpected, given his significant role in the club's structure for over a decade and his success in that position.
This news raises questions about the club's direction and potential internal disagreements.