Since the May 2022 purchase of Chelsea Football Club from Roman Abramovich, the club has undergone a period of intense organizational change. Under the new ownership group, often referred to as the 'Clearlake Era,' the club has seen a high frequency of managerial turnover. Following the departure of Thomas Tuchel, who was the manager at the time of the takeover, the club has employed five permanent and four interim managers in a relatively short span.

On the pitch, the club’s performance has fluctuated compared to its previous standards. Chelsea, which won the Champions League in 2021 and Premier League titles in 2015 and 2017, has recorded league finishes of 12th, 6th, 4th, and 10th since the transition. The Guardian characterizes this period as an example of 'late-stage American sports capitalism,' suggesting that the club's current trajectory is defined by the specific business strategies and management styles introduced by the new American ownership group. While the club remains a major entity in the Premier League, the transition from the Abramovich era has been marked by instability in both leadership and competitive results.