Chelsea has announced that Paul Green, the club's director of women's football, has left the club after 13 years with the Blues. Green departs after a period of major success in west London, during which Chelsea Women have won 19 trophies. Green leaves just days after the club announced that manager Sonia Bompastor has signed a new contract that will extend until 2030.

Green joined the club in 2013 as Emma Hayes's assistant manager after leaving Doncaster Rovers Belles. He became an influential figure in west London, overseeing player recruitment and helping to build an impressive blue team. During that time, Chelsea Women won eight WSL titles, six FA Cups, three League Cups, and reached the Champions League final in 2020/21. Green was also involved in Chelsea's decision to hire Bompastor as Hayes's replacement after she left the role following 12 years at the helm in 2024 to take the job as head coach of the United States women's national team. Bompastor arrived from Lyon and led Chelsea to an undefeated domestic treble in her debut season.

The club confirmed the news in a statement that read: "Chelsea Women confirms that Paul Green has left his role as director of women's football. Paul spent 13 years at the club, which he joined in 2013, during the formative phase of Chelsea Women. During that time, he played a significant role in the development and growth of the women's program, contributing to laying a solid foundation and the evolution of Chelsea Women into one of the leading teams in domestic and European football. His commitment, expertise, and professionalism have been highly valued across the club, and his work has contributed to a sustained period of success and progress for Chelsea Women, during which we have won 19 trophies. The club wishes to thank Paul for his dedication and service over more than a decade and wishes him the best for the future."

Bompastor has been in the spotlight at Chelsea after the team fell 12 points behind WSL leader Manchester City. The results have put pressure on the manager, but Chelsea has responded by offering her a new long-term contract. Chelsea followed up with a 2-0 victory over Tottenham on Sunday, leaving Bompastor in a defiant mood. She told journalists, "Even though we all know we cannot control any of that, we probably felt it was unfair to receive so much criticism. I know who I am; I do not need people outside my environment to tell me who I am. I will always make sure to give my best. I know I have the competence, I know I have the knowledge, I know women's football, and I do my utmost for Chelsea. I am not saying I am the best, I am not saying I am arrogant, but I know who I am. I always make sure to support my players in the best way possible. My job is to make sure they go onto the pitch with clarity about what they have to achieve. No one will disturb my confidence."

Green's departure will put even more focus on Chelsea at a delicate time for Bompastor and the club. The Blues return to action in the WSL on Sunday against a struggling Liverpool.

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