Clearlake Capital Takes Over Chelsea, Aims for Trophies

Chelsea's new ownership group, Clearlake Capital, has taken full control of the club and pledged to compete at the highest level for major trophies. This commitment follows the departure of Todd Boehly and Mark Walter.

In a statement released on the club's website, the new owners expressed gratitude to the departing partners for their contributions and outlined their ambition to build sustained success. They emphasized that Chelsea supporters are the "heart of this Club" and acknowledged their role as true custodians over the past 120 years.

The ownership group stated that success on the pitch is the top priority, with plans to compete for the Premier League and other major trophies while enhancing the club's commercial strength to support ongoing investment in the team. Additionally, they reaffirmed their focus on long-term infrastructure plans, concluding with a commitment to work collaboratively to advance Chelsea's future.