{
  "id": 1583619,
  "title": "Boehly and Walter consider selling Chelsea stake to Clearlake Capital",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/17/boehly-and-walter-consider-selling-chelsea-stake-to-clearlake-capital-1583619",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-17T21:24:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Malaysia Today",
    "slug": "free-malaysia-today",
    "url": "https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/highlight/2026/08/18/boehly-and-walter-consider-selling-chelsea-stake-to-clearlake-capital"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Chelsea chairman Todd Boehly and director Mark Walter are contemplating selling their shares in the Premier League team to majority owner Clearlake Capital, according to recent reports. Boehly and Walter, along with fellow investor Hansjorg Wyss, are among the investors who partnered with Clearlake to purchase Chelsea from Roman Abramovich for £2.5 billion ($3.3 billion) in May 2022. Clearlake currently holds a 62% stake in Chelsea, while Boehly, Walter, and Wyss collectively own 38% through their company, Blueco Holdings. Reports suggest that Boehly has been unhappy with Chelsea's recent developments, particularly in player recruitment, managerial decisions, and the proposed new stadium plan. The pair have reportedly attempted to buy each other out of Chelsea multiple times over the past two years. They believe the club's value could reach £5 billion if they were to sell their shares. Boehly and Walter are not only business partners but also friends, having invested together in the Los Angeles Dodgers baseball team and the LA Sparks women's basketball franchise. Chelsea concluded the previous season in 10th place in the Premier League and appointed Xabi Alonso as their new manager. The 2026-27 campaign for the club begins with a match against Fulham on August 24.",
  "summary": "The duo has reportedly been dissatisfied with the club's direction, particularly over recruitment, managerial appointments and plans for a potential new stadium.",
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        "title": "Boehly and Walter consider selling Chelsea stake to Clearlake Capital",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/17/boehly-and-walter-consider-selling-chelsea-stake-to-clearlake-capital-1580689",
        "published": "2026-08-17T21:24:00.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}