Chelsea mentioned they’ve terminated the employment of economic director Damien Willoughby with fast impact after being discovered to have despatched an “inappropriate message” earlier than being appointed by the Premier League facet.
Willoughby started working at Chelsea earlier this month after the membership was acquired by an funding group led by Todd Boehly and Clearlake Capital.
“Evidence of inappropriate messages sent by Mr Willoughby prior to his appointment to Chelsea FC earlier this month has recently been provided to the club and has been investigated,” a membership spokesman advised Reuters.
“While he was sent to the club prior to his employment, such behavior is in stark contrast to the workplace environment and corporate culture being established by the club’s new ownership.”
Willoughby has but to reply to a request for remark from Reuters.
The Telegraph reported that Willoughby had been texting a soccer finance agent since final 12 months. The report mentioned Willoughby’s attorneys declined to remark.
With inputs from TheIndianEXPRESS
