Xabi Alonso says Chelsea ambitions ‘very clear’ as Boehly era ends
Summary
Clearlake Capital has taken full ownership of Chelsea Football Club, ending the chairmanship of Todd Boehly. Chelsea’s head coach Xabi Alonso said the club’s goals are clear: to compete at the highest level and win major trophies.Key Facts
- Clearlake Capital now fully owns Chelsea, after buying out Todd Boehly and Mark Walter’s shares.
- Boehly and Walter, who are US billionaires, originally partnered with Clearlake to buy Chelsea in 2022.
- The deal values Chelsea at about £5 billion ($6.6 billion), including debt.
- Swiss billionaire Hansjorg Wyss remains a key partner in Chelsea’s ownership group.
- Coach Xabi Alonso praised the clarity of the club’s ambitions under Clearlake’s leadership.
- Since the 2022 takeover, Chelsea finished fourth in the Premier League for 2024/25 and won the UEFA Conference League and FIFA Club World Cup.
- Chelsea finished 10th in the Premier League last season, and Alonso is working to improve the team.
- Boehly and Walter also sold their shares in French club Strasbourg, giving Clearlake full control there too.
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