Xabi Alonso is pleased to have clarity around Chelseas ownership structure after Todd Boehly and fellow co-owner Mark Walter sold their stakes, allowing Clearlake Capital to take full control. Clearlake previously held a 61.5% stake in Chelsea, with Boehly and Walter each owning 12.83%. Swiss philanthropist Hansjorg Wyss, who also held a 12.83% share, will remain part of the ownership group.The BlueCo consortium, fronted by Boehly, completed its purchase of Chelsea in 2022 for �2.5 billion, with a further �1.75 billion committed to investment in the club following the sanctions placed on former owner Roman Abramovich.The Financial Times reported that Boehly and Walter will receive �950 million for their combined stake, with the deal valuing Chelsea at �5 billion including debt.With Boehly stepping down as chairman following the sale, Behdad Eghbali is set to be the man in sole charge at Stamford Bridge.And that is a situation that suits Alonso, who was persuaded to take over as head coach by Eghbali.I think it is an important day for the club when there is an important change in the structure of the club, new ownership, Alonso told a press conference ahead of Chelseas Premier League clash with Brentford.Thanks to the former owners for what they have done. I was not here but I know that they played an important role. And now that Behdad is taking more control, or almost full control, I think it is good that the main one is clear.I have a very good relationship with Behdad; he was the one who came to Madrid to explain the project to convince me and we are working well together. As I have mentioned, this is phase one we have completed in project of the squad. It is good and now we move on together.Chelsea have stuttered in their last two league matches, losing at Arsenal and drawing with Hull City, with those results dampening talk they could challenge for the title in Alonsos first season.But Alonso is confident his side can contend for major honours.That is why we are here, he added. To work to get into that position, knowing that the competition that we have but for sure the ambition of the club, the potential of the club, the dimensions of the players, of where we are. We know where we want to be. We know everything takes time but the ambition for that is very clear. Topics Chelsea F.C. Premier League Add us as a preferred source on Google If you enjoy reading this article, you can help support our independent football journalism by adding 101 Great Goals as a preferred source You Should Also Read Brentford v Chelsea: Preview, expected line-ups, stats and where to watch Mitch Fretton 17th September, 2026 Chelsea ownership changes as Clearlake Capital takes full control Mitch Fretton 17th September, 2026 EFL Cup draw: Liverpool get Chelsea while Fleetwood bank glamour fourth-round tie Tom Rostance 16th September, 2026 Elanga out of Sweden squad amid concern over Newcastle wingers injury Nicholas McGee 16th September, 2026 Focus on Manchester derby VAR mistake is poor, says City boss Maresca Nicholas McGee 16th September, 2026 EXCLUSIVE: JJ Gabriel to join Real Madrid on his 16th birthday in huge blow to Manchester United Jon Fisher 16th September, 2026
