Clearlake Takes Full Control of Chelsea as Boehly and Walter Exit

TL;DR
Clearlake Capital completes a full ownership transition of Chelsea FC, buying out Todd Boehly and Mark Walter while Hansjörg Wyss remains a stakeholder. Boehly steps down as chairman; Clearlake commits to continuing investments in the club’s infrastructure, sporting programs and leadership, with daily operations unchanged, as Xabi Alonso starts his managerial role and Chelsea sit sixth in the Premier League.
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- Boehly and Walter sell Chelsea shares as Clearlake Capital takes full control of club The Guardian
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- Chelsea chairman Todd Boehly to leave role after selling ownership stake news.sky.com
- Mark Walter and Todd Boehly sell Chelsea FC stakes to Clearlake for £950mn Financial Times
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