Boehly, Walter reportedly considering selling Chelsea stakes to Clearlake Capital

Chelsea chairman Todd Boehly and director Mark Walter are reportedly exploring the sale of their stakes in the Premier League club. The American billionaires, who partnered with Clearlake Capital to acquire Chelsea in May 2022, are said to be considering selling to the club's majority owner.

Clearlake Capital currently holds a 62% stake in Chelsea, while Boehly, Walter, and fellow investor Hansjörg Wyss control the remaining 38% through Blueco Holdings. Reports suggest Boehly has expressed dissatisfaction with various aspects of Chelsea's operations, including player recruitment, managerial decisions, and potential new stadium plans.

This is not the first time such discussions have surfaced, with reports indicating that Boehly and Clearlake have attempted to buy each other out on multiple occasions over the past two years. If a sale were to occur, Boehly and Walter reportedly believe their stake in Chelsea could be worth £5 billion. The pair have a history of joint investments, including in the Los Angeles Dodgers baseball team and the WNBA's LA Sparks.