Clearlake Capital Gains Full Control of Chelsea FC
Clearlake Capital Gains Full Control of Chelsea FC
Updated at: September 19, 2026 at 12:30 AM
On September 16, 2026, a significant shift occurred at Chelsea Football Club as Clearlake Capital Group officially assumed full control of the team.
This move ends the complex multi-headed ownership structure that began with the club's 2022 acquisition from Roman Abramovich.
Clearlake Capital successfully purchased the minority stakes previously held by co-owners Todd Boehly and Mark Walter.
The transaction, which values Chelsea FC at approximately £5 billion, marks the departure of Todd Boehly from his role as chairman.
Despite these major boardroom changes, the club has reassured fans that daily operations and long-term sporting strategies remain unchanged.
While Hansjörg Wyss remains an involved partner, the transition streamlines ownership following reports of strategic disagreements among the previous consortium members.
