The 42-year-old Ohanian, who also has a stake in NWSL side Angel City, has bought an eight per cent stake in the side.

Serena Williams ’ husband Alexis Ohanian has bought a stake in Women’s Super League champions Chelsea. Ohanian, the founder of social media platform Reddit, will join the board of the Blues after purchasing a reported 10 per cent stake in the club, worth around £20m.

Reddit co-founder Alexis Ohanian says he has bought a stake in Chelsea’s women’s soccer team. Ohanian, who is the husband of tennis great Serena Williams, announced on social media that he’s joining the Women’s Super League champions as an investor and board member.