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Chelsea FC announced that investment firm Clearlake Capital will acquire the remaining stakes held by Todd Boehly and director Mark Walter, consolidating ownership of the Premier League club. The move marks the end of the Boehly era at Chelsea, which began after the club's previous Russian owner Roman Abramovich was forced to sell amid sanctions following Russia's invasion of Ukraine. Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso said his ambitions for the club remain 'very clear' despite the ownership shake-up, seeking to reassure fans and players that the club's on-field project will continue uninterrupted. The change comes as Chelsea look to solidify their position among Europe's top clubs following recent squad investment.