Tuesday briefing: Todd Boehly and Mark Walter in talks to sell Chelsea stakes to Clearlake

Todd Boehly and Mark Walter are in talks to sell their stakes in Chelsea to majority owner Clearlake Capital, according to the Financial Times, potentially reshaping the club’s ownership structure.

Clearlake own more than 60 per cent of Chelsea but share joint control and equal governance with Todd Boehly, who chairs the club. The parties have held on-and-off negotiations for several years, and there is no certainty an agreement will be reached.

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