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Xabi Alonso outlines Chelsea's ambitions after ownership change

3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 18, 2026, 5:15 AM

Last updated Sep 18, 2026

Xabi Alonso outlines Chelsea's ambitions after ownership change
Summary

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.

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Status Watch
  • •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.
Latest Updates
  • 5:15 AMYahoo Sports — "Taking More Control" - Alonso Makes Chelsea Admission After Blues' Ownership Change
  • 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
What they're saying
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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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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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Xabi Alonso has had his say on the ownership transition at Chelsea, which puts Clearlake and, therefore, Eghbali in full control.

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