Clearlake Capital Group assumes full control of Chelsea Football Club

On Thursday morning, September 17, 2026, Chelsea Football Club announced a significant change in its ownership structure. Clearlake Capital Group, led by Behdad Eghbali and Jose Feliciano, has acquired the shares previously held by Todd Boehly and Mark Walter, effectively taking full control of the London-based club.

Todd Boehly, who served as chairman since the initial acquisition of the club four years ago in 2022, has stepped down from his position. In a statement, Boehly expressed his gratitude to the fans, staff, players, and the Premier League for their collaboration during his tenure. The transition marks the end of the original partnership formed in 2022 between Boehly and the investment firm.

Despite the change in ownership, the club has confirmed that there will be no modifications to the daily operations, club management, or overall long-term strategy. The new leadership maintains that the club has made significant progress over the last four years and intends to continue with the established institutional framework.