Chelsea co-owners Boehly and Walter in talks to sell stakes to Clearlake Capital
Todd Boehly and Mark Walter hold 12.8 per cent shares each in Premier League club, while majority owner Clearlake Capital holds 61.5 per cent
Chelsea co-owners Todd Boehly and Mark Walter have held discussions regarding the potential sale of their shares to majority owner Clearlake Capital, according to reports from Sky Sports. The talks suggest a possible shift in the ownership structure of the Premier League club, which was established in 2022 under the BlueCo investment group.
Clearlake Capital currently holds a 61.5 per cent stake in the club, effectively running operations under the leadership of Behdad Eghbali and Jose Feliciano. Boehly and Walter each own a 12.8 per cent stake, with the remaining 12.8 per cent held by Hansjorg Wyss. Boehly serves as the chairman of the consortium, which acquired the club in a £2.5bn deal four years ago.
The Financial Times first reported on Monday that the co-owners had engaged in talks concerning the sale of their Chelsea stakes. While the discussions indicate a potential restructuring of the ownership group, specific financial terms and the timeline for any transaction have not been disclosed.
It remains unclear whether a sale will be finalised, as the talks are ongoing and no agreement has been reached. The source material notes that while strategic clashes have been reported in historical context, the current discussions are focused on the potential transfer of shares rather than confirmed operational disputes.
Despite the discussions surrounding their European assets, there are no reports indicating that Boehly and Walter are entertaining offers for their stakes in the Los Angeles Dodgers. The Major League Baseball team, valued at $7.8 billion, remains under their joint control.
