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Thomas Tuchel calls for takeover to get wrapped us as soon as possible so Chelsea can get back to business... as the German admits he is still to meet Todd Boehly despite the American's consortium signing deal to buy club

Thomas Tuchel wants Todd Boehly's consortium to takeover at Chelsea as soon as possible after speaking out for the first time since it was announced a £4.25bn deal had been struck.

The Blues confirmed in the early hours of Saturday morning that the American's consortium can buy the club, following the UK Government's approval.

Boehly is in attendance for Chelsea's Premier League clash with Wolves at Stamford Bridge.

Thomas Tuchel hopes Todd Boehly's takeover of Chelsea can be completed quickly
Chelsea announced the American's consortium have signed an agreement for the takeover

When asked by Sky Sports whether the update provided Chelsea some relief, Tuchel said: 'Not relief but it gives us an outlook into that terms are agreed and hopefully the process will be streamlined and go forward as soon as possible so that we can act and not sanctioned anymore - so good news.