Chelsea Chairman Steps Down After Selling Stake to Clearlake Capital

Chelsea chairman Todd Boehly departs after selling ownership stake to Clearlake Capital, marking major club transition.

September 17, 2026 One Min Read

POLICY WIRE — London, United Kingdom — Chelsea chairman Todd Boehly has stepped down from his role following the completion of a deal to sell his ownership stake to co-owners Clearlake Capital.

The Premier League club confirmed the shift on Wednesday, with the U.S. private equity firm now holding full control of the West London-based team. Boehly’s departure comes as part of a broader transition in the club’s leadership structure.

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Clearlake Capital acquired the minority stakes held by Boehly and fellow co-owner Mark Walter, ending their involvement in the club. The move follows two years of negotiations and marks a significant change in the club’s ownership dynamics since Russian oligarch Roman Abramovich sold the team in 2022.

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