Off the PitchSky SportsUnverified source· 17 Aug 2026
Boehly and Walter in talks to sell Chelsea shares to Clearlake
Chelsea's ownership structure could shift as co-owners discuss selling their stakes.
Who
Todd Boehly and Mark Walter
What
Held talks about selling shares
To
Clearlake Capital
Stake
Boehly, Walter, Wyss each own 12.8%
What happened. Todd Boehly and Mark Walter have held talks about selling their shares in Chelsea to Clearlake Capital, the majority owner.
- Clearlake owns 61.5% and effectively runs the club.
- Boehly remains chairman despite the talks.
- Boehly was the face of the consortium that bought Chelsea for £2.5bn.
A sale would further consolidate Clearlake's control, potentially reshaping Chelsea's leadership.
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