Boehly and Walter consider selling Chelsea stakes to Clearlake Capital
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 17, 2026, 9:50 PM
Last updated Aug 17, 2026

Chelsea co-owners Todd Boehly and Mark Walter are reportedly open to selling their stakes in the club to majority owner Clearlake Capital. The potential deal, which could value Chelsea at over £5 billion, would grant Clearlake complete control at Stamford Bridge. This development comes amid ongoing off-field issues at the club. Discussions surrounding the sale indicate significant changes on the horizon for Chelsea's management structure.
- •Boehly and Walter are open to selling their shares in Chelsea.
- •A deal could value the club at more than £5 billion.
- •Clearlake Capital is the majority owner looking to gain full control.
- •The considerations arise amid off-field turmoil at Chelsea.
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