In a surprising turn of events, Chelsea’s majority owners, Clearlake Capital, have reiterated their unwavering commitment to the club amidst swirling rumors of internal talks about a potential buyout of Todd Boehly’s shares.

Despite the speculation, Clearlake is firm in their stance that they will not sell any portion of their 62 percent shareholding in the club.

Reports have surfaced suggesting that Boehly, who became the public face of the consortium that purchased Chelsea just over two years ago, is contemplating selling his shares.

According to Bloomberg, the relationship between Boehly and his co-owner, Behdad Eghbali, the co-founder of Clearlake Capital, has become strained in recent months, prompting both parties to evaluate their respective options.

However, Sky Sports News clarifies that Eghbali and Clearlake are not under any pressure to sell their stake. On the contrary, they are open to buying shares from any investors, including Boehly, should they choose to exit. The source also emphasizes that there are no ongoing discussions about selling shares and that Clearlake remains fully invested in Chelsea’s long-term success.

While relations between Eghbali and Boehly may have cooled, they are still described as “professional.” Boehly was even seen in the Clearlake box during the opening game of the season against Manchester City at Stamford Bridge, suggesting that any friction has not yet impacted their public appearances.

Clearlake Capital maintains that, following a period of significant changes both on and off the pitch, the club now possesses the right structure and squad to reclaim its position at the top of English football.

However, the ownership structure of Chelsea requires that all major decisions be jointly approved by all parties, including Boehly. This setup has likely added to the tension between the co-owners as they navigate the future direction of the club.

As the situation develops, Chelsea fans will undoubtedly be watching closely, wondering what this potential power shift could mean for our beloved club.