Steve Pagliuca aims to keep Chelsea ‘habitual winners’ if bid is successful

Steve Pagliuca has pledged to ensure Chelsea remain “habitual winners” in setting out the vision behind his bid to buy the club.

The Boston Celtics co-owner watched Thomas Tuchel’s side thump Southampton 6-0 on Saturday, and has now laid out his plans should he win the race to buy the Blues.

The four consortiums battling for the Premier League club will submit final offers to New York merchant bank Raine Group on Thursday, with Pagliuca the latest to confirm a list of pledges including plans to rebuild the Stamford Bridge stadium.

“During this hugely significant week for Chelsea, we would first like to wish Thomas and the Chelsea squad the very best of luck ahead of tonight’s Champions League match against Real Madrid,” said Pagliuca.

“Having witnessed a great 6-0 win against Southampton last week, I hope to see a comeback for the ages against Real Madrid in the quarter-final second leg.

“This process has been a disconcerting time for the football club and fans.

“Throughout my life and career, my ethos has always been to operate quietly, with integrity, and let my actions and results speak loudly.

Our first focus and goal is to make strategic investments to continue competing for championships and trophies.- Steve Pagliuca

“However, it is imperative to clarify and assure supporters about our bid group and its commitments, to emphasize how seriously we take our potential responsibility to Chelsea.

“Our first focus and goal is to make strategic investments to continue competing for championships and trophies.

“We will support our players and managers to make sure that Chelsea are habitual winners and title contenders, whether in the Premier League, Champions League or the Women’s Super League (the only Super League we