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Order a long-term news report on Behdad Eghbali
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Joy Online
… Clearlake Capital, a private equity firm led by Behdad Eghbali and José E. Feliciano, has bought out the minority stakes held by Todd Boehly and Mark Walter. …
‘It has been an honour’ – Boehly speaks out as Clearlake Capital takes over ChelseaJoy Online
… However, it has since emerged that Clearlake – the club’s majority owner with a 61.5% stake and led by co-founders Behdad Eghbali and Jose E. …
Chelsea co-owners Boehly & Walter explore selling stakesJoy Online
… Co-owner Behdad Eghbali said Chelsea would “tweak” their model and add experience to what he still believes is a strong core of young players including Cole Palmer, Moises Caicedo and Levi Colwill. …
‘Ready to write Chelsea story’ – Lacroix makes £52m moveDaily Guide
… The Blues are looking for experience because of an acceptance that their model of signing young players needs a “tweak” – according to influential owner Behdad Eghbali in April – and Welbeck could be a good fit. …
Chelsea Open Talks To Sign Danny WelbeckThe Chronicle
… The Blues are looking for experience because of an acceptance that their model of signing young players needs a “tweak” – according to influential owner Behdad Eghbali in April – and Welbeck could be a good fit. …
Chelsea open talks to sign Brighton striker WelbeckJoy Online
… The Blues are looking for experience because of an acceptance that their model of signing young players needs a “tweak” – according to influential owner Behdad Eghbali in April. …
Chelsea open talks to sign Henderson and WelbeckJoy Online
… The Blues are looking for experience because of an acceptance that their model of signing young players needs a “tweak” – according to influential owner Behdad Eghbali in April – and Welbeck could be a good fit. …
Chelsea open talks to sign Brighton striker WelbeckJoy Online
… Members of the club’s leadership, including co-controlling owner Behdad Eghbali, acknowledge that adjustments are needed to improve their recruitment. …
Sunderland reject £8m Chelsea bid for XhakaJoy Online
… One contributing factor, as influential co-owner Behdad Eghbali has acknowledged, “getting that stability on the manager side is one of the things we haven’t done right yet”. …
No trophy in turbulent season but Alonso arrival offers Chelsea hopeJoy Online
… People are reactive to the results. “That group has massive character.” Indeed, this was a better day for Chelsea‘s much-criticised hierarchy, with co-owner Behdad Eghbali in close proximity at Wembley to England head coach Thomas Tuchel, the first manager to be shown the door un …
Hire, fire, final – Chelsea’s player power may be ugly, but it winsClearlake Capital has bought out the minority stakes held by Todd Boehly and Mark Walter, giving the private equity firm complete control of Chelsea. Boehly has stepped down as chairman, while Hansjörg Wyss retains his stake and remains an active partner, and the club says operational staff and long-term strategy will remain unchanged.
17 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Clearlake Capital has bought out the minority stakes held by Todd Boehly and Mark Walter, giving the private equity firm complete control of Chelsea. Boehly has stepped down as chairman, while Hansjörg Wyss retains his stake and remains an active partner, and the club says operational staff and long-term strategy will remain unchanged.
17 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Chelsea chairman Todd Boehly and director Mark Walter have begun exploring the sale of their combined 25.6% stakes in the club to majority owner Clearlake Capital following a rift within the ownership group. Boehly and Walter each own 12.8% and value their combined stake at approximately £1.28bn at the club's £5bn valuation.
18 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Chelsea have signed France international Maxence Lacroix from Crystal Palace for £52m on a contract until 2032. The 26-year-old defender, who made 55 appearances for Palace last season as they won the UEFA Conference League, is Chelsea's third summer signing under new manager Xabi Alonso.
30 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Chelsea are negotiating with Brighton to sign 35-year-old striker Danny Welbeck, who scored 13 league goals in 37 games for Brighton last season. The move reflects Chelsea's shift toward signing experienced players alongside their existing model of acquiring young talent.
28 July 2026 · Daily Guide →
Chelsea are negotiating with Brighton to sign 35-year-old striker Danny Welbeck, who scored 13 league goals in 37 games for Brighton last season. The move reflects Chelsea's shift toward signing experienced players rather than relying solely on their traditional model of acquiring young talent.
28 July 2026 · The Chronicle →
Chelsea are negotiating with Brentford for England midfielder Jordan Henderson, 36, available on a free transfer, and with Brighton for ex-England striker Danny Welbeck, 35, as the club seeks experienced players to refine its strategy of signing young talent.
27 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Chelsea are negotiating with Brighton to sign 35-year-old striker Danny Welbeck, who scored 13 league goals in 37 games for Brighton last season. The Blues are seeking experience as part of a shift in their recruitment strategy, though Welbeck's current contract runs until the end of 2026-27.
27 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Sunderland have rejected an £8m offer from Chelsea for midfielder Granit Xhaka, saying the 33-year-old is not for sale. The Switzerland international, under contract until 2028, played a key role in Sunderland's Europa League qualification last season.
28 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Chelsea manager Liam Rosenior's replacement, Xabi Alonso, was announced following the club's 1-0 FA Cup final defeat to Manchester City. The 44-year-old former Real Madrid and Bayer Leverkusen boss will begin his contract on 1 July and be unveiled in pre-season.
17 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Chelsea defeated Leeds United 1-0 in the FA Cup semi-final to reach the final against Manchester City on 16 May, despite manager Liam Rosenior being dismissed after only 106 days in charge following a poor run of results.
26 April 2026 · Joy Online →