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Clearlake Capital has acquired full control of Chelsea FC after buying out the remaining ownership stakes held by co-owners Todd Boehly, Mark Walter and Hansjorg Wyss. The deal, announced Wednesday, consolidates control of the Premier League club under the private equity firm, ending the co-ownership structure that had run the club since the 2022 takeover from Roman Abramovich. The move marks a significant shift in Chelsea's ownership landscape as the club navigates the 2026-27 Premier League season, with questions now surrounding future investment strategy and boardroom direction under sole Clearlake control.