Todd Boehly considers selling stake in Chelsea amid ownership shifts
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 18, 2026, 6:45 AM
Last updated Aug 18, 2026

Todd Boehly is exploring the sale of his 12.8 percent stake in Chelsea to Clearlake Capital. The Financial Times reports ongoing discussions with Clearlake, which holds a 61.5 percent majority. Conflicting ideas regarding the club's future, including stadium plans, have led to tension between Boehly and Clearlake's Behdad Eghbali. Boehly plans to step down as Chelsea chairman at the end of the 2026-27 season. Chelsea is currently valued at £5 billion, implying potential profits for Boehly from his initial investment.
- •Boehly has been Chelsea's chairman since June 2022.
- •Discussions to sell stakes are ongoing with Clearlake Capital.
- •Boehly plans to leave his role at the end of the 2026-27 season.
- •Chelsea is valued at £5 billion, indicating potential returns on investment.
- •Tensions have arisen over conflicting visions for the club's future.
- 6:45 AMYahoo Sports — Todd Boehly open to selling stake in Chelsea
"Boehly has served as Chelsea’s chairman since June 2022
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