Clearlake Capital acquires full control of Chelsea from Boehly

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Last updated Sep 17, 2026

Clearlake Capital acquires full control of Chelsea from Boehly
Summary

Clearlake Capital has gained full ownership of Chelsea FC after acquiring stakes held by Todd Boehly, Mark Walter, and Hansjorg Wyss. Boehly, who has served as chairman since 2022, will step down from his role. Clearlake, already the majority stakeholder, aims to continue investing in the club's infrastructure and performance. The transition is expected to have no impact on Chelsea's day-to-day operations or leadership structure.

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By the Numbers
  • Clearlake Capital now holds 100% control of Chelsea.
  • Todd Boehly and Mark Walter have sold their 12.8% stakes.
  • Hansjorg Wyss remains a stakeholder in the club.
  • Boehly will exit his position as chairman.
  • Clearlake plans to invest in club improvements and player development.
Latest Updates
  • 12:20 AMESPNBoehly, Walter sell Chelsea stakes to Clearlake
  • 11:49 PMYahoo SportsTodd Boehly and Mark Walter sell Chelsea shares to Clearlake Capital
  • 11:28 PMThe Guardian SportBoehly and Walter sell Chelsea shares as Clearlake Capital takes full control of club
  • 11:09 PMYahoo Sports🚨Official: Chelsea announce ownership change
  • 11:02 PMYahoo SportsBoehly and Walter sell Chelsea stakes to Clearlake
  • 11:01 PMBBC SportBoehly and Walter sell Chelsea stakes to Clearlake
  • 10:55 PMYahoo SportsTodd Boehly leaves Chelsea with Clearlake Capital acquiring full control of club
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American chair Boehly leaves role after deal is secured ‘I am confident that Chelsea is well positioned’ Todd Boehly and Mark Walter have sold their stakes in Chelsea in a deal under which Clearlake Capital takes full control of the Premier League club. The American billionaire businessmen Boehly and Walter were two of the investors who partnered with Clearlake to buy the club from Roman Abramovich in a sale mandated by the UK government in May 2022. The private equity company Clearlake had previously owned 61.5% of the club, with Boehly and Walter carving up the remaining shares with another investor, Hansjörg Wyss. Continue reading...

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Todd Boehly and Mark Walter have sold their stakes in Chelsea in a deal which sees Clearlake Capital take full control of the Premier League club. American billionaire businessmen Boehly and Walter were two of the investors who partnered with Clearlake to buy the club from Roman Abramovich in a sale mandated by the UK government in May 2022.

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Chelsea announced this Wednesday a major change in its ownership structure: affiliates of Clearlake Capital Group will acquire the stakes of Todd Boehly and Mark Walter, giving the investment fund ful...

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