Xabi Alonso outlines Chelsea's ambitions after ownership change
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 17, 2026, 3:22 PM
Last updated Sep 17, 2026
Xabi Alonso stated that Chelsea's ambition is now 'very clear' following Clearlake Capital's full acquisition of the club, marking the end of Todd Boehly's chairmanship. Alonso highlighted this transition as an 'important day' for Chelsea and emphasized his positive working relationship with Behdad Eghbali, who takes a more prominent role in the club's operations. The deal, reportedly valuing Chelsea at about £5 billion, includes continued support from Swiss investor Hansjorg Wyss. Alonso's remarks came ahead of Chelsea's upcoming Premier League match against Brentford, where he has to make decisions regarding player fitness, including João Pedro and Moises Caicedo.
- •Clearlake Capital now fully owns Chelsea after acquiring Boehly and Walter's stakes.
- •Alonso describes the transition as 'phase one' of a new era for the club.
- •Chelsea aims to compete for top honors in upcoming seasons.
- •Alonso has positive relations with Behdad Eghbali, the new lead owner.
- •Chelsea prepares to face Brentford in the Premier League.
- 3:22 PMYahoo Sports — Alonso says Chelsea ambition 'very clear' after end of Boehly era
- 2:48 PMYahoo Sports — Alonso reflects on 'important day' as Chelsea ownership tweaked
"Coach Xabi Alonso said “phase one” of Chelsea’s new era is complete after Behdad Eghbali’s Clearlake Capital took full ownership of the club. US billionaire businessmen Todd Boehly and Mark Walter, 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, have agreed to sell the 12.
"Xabi Alonso said Chelsea's ambition was "very clear" after Clearlake Capital took full control of the Premier League club, ending Todd Boehly's chairmanship."And now that Behdad is taking more control, almost full control, I think it's good that the main one is clear.
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 17, 2026, 3:22 PMAlonso says Chelsea ambition 'very clear' after end of Boehly era
Xabi Alonso said Chelsea's ambition was "very clear" after Clearlake Capital took full control of the Premier League club, ending Todd Boehly's chairmanship."And now that Behdad is taking more control, almost full control, I think it's good that the main one is clear.
- Yahoo SportsSep 17, 2026, 2:48 PMAlonso reflects on 'important day' as Chelsea ownership tweaked
Coach Xabi Alonso said “phase one” of Chelsea’s new era is complete after Behdad Eghbali’s Clearlake Capital took full ownership of the club. US billionaire businessmen Todd Boehly and Mark Walter, 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, have agreed to sell the 12.
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