After an awkward silence, one agent explained that Chelsea did not qualify automatically, and were unlikely to make it next season as they are currently 10th in the league.
"That's nonsense! We're in it every year," Boehly chuckled, before excusing himself from the meeting.
In a recent meeting with some agents, the American was asked how he planned to recoup his £500mil shopping spree.
Boehly assured them he could easily afford to spunk the cash because Chelsea qualify automatically for the Champions League each year, earning millions in TV money.
Todd Boehly has a reputation as a clueless yank. The Chelsea owner once asked his manager to field 12 players in a rare 4-4-3 formation.
But when it comes to the business side, he's got it all worked out... right?
Chelsea fans, stop reading now...