Chelsea’s future has grown uncertain as the club’s owners, Clearlake Capital, reportedly explore changes just two years after their £4.25bn takeover. The consortium, led by Todd Boehly, Hansjörg Wyss, and Mark Walter, bought the club from Roman Abramovich in May 2022.
Despite Clearlake sources denying any intention to sell, there are discussions about raising their stake in the club, potentially pushing Boehly out. This unexpected shift comes after a difficult period for the club, both on and off the pitch.

Conflicting Visions and On-Field Struggles
Tension between Boehly and Clearlake co-founder Behdad Eghbali has emerged, particularly around player recruitment.P Chelsea has spent over £1.2bn on 40 players since the takeover, including record-breaking deals for Enzo Fernandez and Moises Caicedo.
In a video posted by Sky Sports, it has been revealed that Clearlake Capital are open to buying out Todd Boehly but they will not sell their own shares in Chelsea.
BREAKING: Clearlake Capital are open to buying out Todd Boehly but they will not sell their own shares in Chelsea 🚨 pic.twitter.com/Z0LmeNMp6c
— Sky Sports News (@SkySportsNews) September 6, 2024
However, their on-field performance has failed to justify this massive investment. Chelsea finished 12th in the 2022/23 season and, despite a brief improvement under Mauricio Pochettino, their progress remains limited.

Current manager Enzo Maresca has also struggled, with the team registering only one win in the Premier League and suffering a surprising loss to Servette in the Europa Conference League.
“Exclusive Shock: Major Shake-Up at Chelsea! Todd Boehly to be dethroned as Chairman in 2027
In a previous report from Sportsbuddy, Todd Boehly’s stint as a Chelsea chairman was reported to be thwarted In an unprecedented arrangement, the American co-owners of the club have established a unique agreement allowing them to alternate the chairmanship every five years.
It has now come to light that they plan to execute this arrangement at the conclusion of the 2026-27 season according to DailyMail.
Internal Changes and Future Investment

In addition to managerial instability, Chelsea has undergone significant leadership changes, with key figures like Bruce Buck, Marina Granovskaia, and Petr Cech leaving after the takeover.
Even recent hires like chief executive Chris Jurasek and technical director Christopher Vivell have moved on.
While Clearlake has strengthened its grip on the club, controlling 61.5% of shares, concerns persist over the long-awaited redevelopment of Stamford Bridge.
Despite an £80m land purchase near the stadium, any major construction might not begin until 2027, further adding to the club’s current uncertainty.