Clearlake Capital acquires full control of Chelsea from Boehly
9 sources • 2 min read • Latest: Sep 17, 2026, 12:10 AM
Last updated Sep 17, 2026

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.
- •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.
- 12:20 AMESPN — Boehly, Walter sell Chelsea stakes to Clearlake
- 11:49 PMYahoo Sports — Todd Boehly and Mark Walter sell Chelsea shares to Clearlake Capital
- 11:28 PMThe Guardian Sport — Boehly 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 Sports — Boehly and Walter sell Chelsea stakes to Clearlake
- 11:01 PMBBC Sport — Boehly and Walter sell Chelsea stakes to Clearlake
- 10:55 PMYahoo Sports — Todd Boehly leaves Chelsea with Clearlake Capital acquiring full control of club
"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...
"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.
"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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External links- ESPNSep 17, 2026, 12:20 AMBoehly, Walter sell Chelsea stakes to Clearlake
Clearlake Capital has taken full control of Chelsea after acquiring the ownership stakes of Mark Walter and Todd Boehly, the Premier League club announced Wednesday.
- Yahoo SportsSep 16, 2026, 11:49 PMTodd Boehly and Mark Walter sell Chelsea shares to Clearlake Capital
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.
- The Guardian SportSep 16, 2026, 11:28 PMBoehly and Walter sell Chelsea shares as Clearlake Capital takes full control of club
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...
- Yahoo SportsSep 16, 2026, 11:09 PM🚨Official: Chelsea announce ownership change
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...
- Yahoo SportsSep 16, 2026, 11:02 PMBoehly and Walter sell Chelsea stakes to Clearlake
Clearlake Capital acquires full control of Chelsea as chairman Todd Boehly, director Mark Walter and Hansjorg Wyss sell their stakes in the club.
- BBC SportSep 16, 2026, 11:01 PMBoehly and Walter sell Chelsea stakes to Clearlake
Clearlake Capital acquires full control of Chelsea as chairman Todd Boehly, director Mark Walter and Hansjorg Wyss sell their stakes in the club.
- Yahoo SportsSep 16, 2026, 10:55 PMTodd Boehly leaves Chelsea with Clearlake Capital acquiring full control of club
Clearlake Capital will take full control of Chelsea after agreeing to acquire the ownership stakes held by Todd Boehly and Mark Walter.Boehly will step down as chairman as part of the changes, while H...
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