Chelsea’s majority shareholder, Clearlake Capital, has made it clear that they are not interested in selling their stake in the club. Despite speculations of a power battle at Stamford Bridge, sources have indicated that Clearlake’s primary focus is on providing long-term stability to Chelsea.
Clearlake currently holds 61.54% of Chelsea, while the remaining 38.46% is divided among businessmen Todd Boehly, Mark Walter, and Hansjorg Wyss. Although there have been reports of tensions between Boehly and Clearlake’s co-founder Behdad Eghbali, sources suggest that their interactions remain professional.
While there have been no direct discussions between individual investors and Clearlake regarding the sale of stakes, sources have revealed that Clearlake is open to the possibility of increasing their ownership should the need arise. Boehly, Eghbali, and Clearlake co-founder Jose E Feliciano have final say on all major decisions concerning the club.
Following the completion of the consortium’s takeover in May 2022, after Roman Abramovich’s sanctioning by the UK government, Boehly played a pivotal role in the club’s operations. He served as the acting sporting director before the appointment of an executive team to steer Chelsea’s future direction.
The future of Chelsea’s ownership seems to be in Clearlake Capital’s hands, with a clear emphasis on stability and long-term planning. Despite rumors of internal conflicts, Clearlake’s commitment to the club’s well-being remains unwavering. With potential opportunities for stake expansion and a structured decision-making process in place, Chelsea fans can expect a period of consolidation and growth under Clearlake’s ownership.
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