Chelsea co-owner Todd Boehly has suggested that the club’s ownership group could divide if they fail to agree on the future of Stamford Bridge.
In an interview with Bloomberg, Boehly indicated that alignment on the stadium’s redevelopment is crucial to maintaining the current structure.
Boehly and Clearlake Capital took over Chelsea in May 2022 in a deal worth up to 4.25 billion pounds. While Clearlake Capital holds the majority stake, both parties have explored options to buy each other out in the past.
The latest comments from Boehly raise fresh questions about the stability of Chelsea’s leadership.
The Blues have long considered various options for Stamford Bridge, including a full-scale redevelopment or building a new stadium elsewhere. However, securing a viable solution has remained challenging.
“We have to think long term about what we’re trying to accomplish. We have a big stadium redevelopment opportunity which we have to flesh out,” Boehly said.
“I think that’s going to be where we’re either aligned or we ultimately decide to go different ways.”
“What’s been written and what’s being talked about is much more ‘drama’ than what is actually happening,” he added.
“The status quo is something which is just fine. I think we’ve learned from each other and I think we’re really going to be able to work it out any which way.”
If no agreement is reached, the possibility of Clearlake and Boehly parting ways could add further uncertainty to Chelsea’s long-term plans.
