Chelsea fans have just received heartbreaking news this evening following an announcement from owner Todd Boehly regarding the club’s takeover. The unfortunate news has now been made public.

Chelsea Football Club is reportedly facing significant internal turmoil, with rising tensions between co-owner Todd Boehly and Clearlake Capital, the club’s majority shareholders.

A report from The Telegraph reveals that the relationship between Todd Boehly and Clearlake Capital has deteriorated significantly, reaching what is described as a “breaking point.”

This communication breakdown could lead to a serious internal conflict, with some sources likening it to a “civil war” within the club’s leadership. Boehly, who holds a minority stake in Chelsea, reportedly believes that the current ownership structure is unsustainable.

Boehly is reportedly concerned that ongoing disputes and a lack of cohesion among Chelsea’s main investors are causing significant issues that need urgent resolution. To address these tensions, he is considering buying out Clearlake Capital’s shares in order to take full control of the club.

 

It is suggested that Boehly, at 50, is confident he can quickly raise the £2.5 billion necessary to make an offer to Clearlake. This buyout would align with his long-term vision for Chelsea, which includes plans for a new stadium as part of a 20- to 30-year development strategy.

 

However, Clearlake Capital, which holds a 61.5% majority stake in Chelsea, reportedly has no interest in selling. Instead, they are believed to be more focused on increasing their ownership stake rather than reducing it.

The fundamental difference in strategic visions between Boehly and Clearlake is thought to be the main source of their escalating conflict.

 

Boehly seeks full control to execute his vision for the club, while Clearlake views its investment as long-term. No formal negotiations have taken place yet regarding a potential sale of shares, but rising tensions could lead to discussions soon.

 

Clearlake Capital, co-owned by Behdad Eghbali and Jose E. Feliciano, acquired its majority stake as part of the BlueCo consortium that bought Chelsea from Roman Abramovich for £2.5 billion in 2022.

The consortium also committed an additional £1.75 billion to invest in the club, of which £1.5 billion has already been spent on player signings. Currently, Boehly, Hansjörg Wyss, and Mark Walter share the remaining 38.5% ownership of Chelsea. With Clearlake unwilling to sell and Boehly seeking full control, a major confrontation could be imminent.