Boehly's departure marks the end of his tenure as chairman, with Clearlake Capital now owning the club outright. The private equity company had previously owned 61.5% of Chelsea, with Boehly and Mark Walter carving up the remaining shares with Hansjörg Wyss. Boehly has expressed his gratitude to the club's supporters, staff, and partners, stating that it has been an honour to serve as chairman. He is confident that Chelsea is well positioned for continued success under Clearlake's leadership.
Clearlake Capital has stated that they will continue to invest in the club's infrastructure, sporting performance, and player development, with the aim of delivering long-term success for Chelsea and its supporters. The club has reassured fans that there will be no changes to day-to-day operations, leadership, or strategy.