Kenyon given go-ahead to start at Chelsea
Peter Kenyon has finally been cleared to take up his post as chief executive at Chelsea on February 1 – four months after leaving Manchester United.
Kenyon has officially been on ‘gardening leave’ from Old Trafford as the arguments over his release were clarified.
There had been a fear among the United camp that Kenyon could use his inside knowledge of the club to lure some of their stars to Stamford Bridge.
This has been alleviated by making sure he cannot start work at the London club until after the transfer window closes on Saturday night.
“Manchester United plc and Chelsea Village plc have reached a mutually satisfactory settlement regarding the resignation of Peter Kenyon,” said a statement released on behalf of Kenyon this evening.
“He will join Chelsea Village plc as chief executive on February 1.
“Peter is pleased that the negotiations have been amicably concluded and greatly looks forward to the challenges that await him at Chelsea.”
