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Clearlake Capital nears full acquisition of Chelsea FC

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Clearlake Capital is nearing a deal to acquire full control of Chelsea FC by purchasing the remaining minority stakes held by Todd Boehly, Mark Walter, and Hansjorg Wyss. The transaction would increase Clearlake’s ownership from 61.5% to approximately 99.9%, granting Behdad Eghbali and his partners effective unilateral control. The buyout marks the conclusion of a four-year ownership era that commenced in 2022 following sanctions against Roman Abramovich. While this period included a FIFA Club World Cup title, it was also defined by management instability and frequent coaching changes. Negotiations for the exit have ~~reportedly~~ been ~~ongoing for some time,~~ driven by strategic disagreements regarding player recruitment, management, and stadium plans for Stamford Bridge. ~~The sale~~ Although the original 2022 acquisition agreement included a ten-year restriction on stake sales, a specific clause permitted transactions between consortium partners. This buyout would allow minority investors to exit with a profit compared to the £2.3 billion to £2.9 billion paid during the initial ~~2022~~ takeover. A spokesperson for Mark Walter noted that the transaction evaluates his stake at a premium and stated that Walter intends to pursue future sports-related investments. ~~As previously reported, the~~ The departure of Boehly and his partners follows reported tensions regarding day-to-day operations and leadership ~~roles.~~ roles, with Behdad Eghbali having managed the club’s daily operations since January 2023.

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