PlatformThursday, September 17, 2026
Clearlake Capital to take full control of Chelsea FC
Clearlake is set to acquire full control of Chelsea FC from Todd Boehly and Mark Walter, with the club having operated under joint ownership since Clearlake and Boehly's 2022 takeover.
Clearlake Capital has agreed to acquire full control of Chelsea FC, buying out the stakes held by Todd Boehly and Mark Walter.
The club has used that period of shared ownership to invest in its men's and women's squads, the Cobham training ground and its academy pathway.
Deal facts
- Target
- Chelsea FC
- Business
- English Premier League football club with men's and women's squads and the Cobham training facility.
- Buyer
- Clearlake Capital
- Sponsor
- Clearlake Capital Group
- Seller
- Todd Boehly and Mark Walter
- Deal type
- Platform
- Sector
- Consumer, Football club
- Status
- Announced, not yet closed
- Announced
- Thursday, September 17, 2026
Sources
- PEI Private EquitySep 17, 2026
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