Chelsea’s new owners – the story of Todd Boehly and his consortium
2 years, 3 months ago

Chelsea’s new owners – the story of Todd Boehly and his consortium

New York Times  

This is an updated version of a profile that was first published in March this year After two months of the kind of twists and turns you might find in a soap opera, a consortium led by Todd Boehly’s group agreed a deal to buy Chelsea. Kids these days are fully aware of what’s the best and the Premier League is the best.” Meet Todd Boehly, the Chelsea owner, who succeeded Roman Abramovich. Boehly, Chelsea’s owner, who succeeded Roman Abramovich The businessman set up Eldridge Industries seven years ago, a holding company that owns stakes in about 80 different finance, media, sports, real estate and tech companies. Given the costs involved in owning a club at the highest level, let alone Chelsea’s issues with maintaining a healthy bank balance, one might wonder why Boehly — who says Eldridge made over $1 billion in 2020 — sees a Premier League club as a good investment.

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Todd Boehly: Collector of sports, entertainment jewels
6 months, 1 week ago

Todd Boehly: Collector of sports, entertainment jewels

LA Times  

Todd Boehly, photographed in London on Aug. 13. They include Bruce Springsteen’s song rights, sports-betting firm DraftKings, the Los Angeles Dodgers, Lakers and Sparks, as well as the Beverly Hilton, indie studio A24 and Penske Media. In 2022, Boehly led a consortium to buy English Premier football team Chelsea FC from Russian owner Roman Abramovich for a record 4.25 billion …

Todd Boehly Set To Be Ousted As Chelsea Chairman In 2027: Report
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Todd Boehly Set To Be Ousted As Chelsea Chairman In 2027: Report

News 18  

Chelsea Chairman Todd Boehly will reportedly be ousted from his position at the club in 2027 by his fellow owners. Todd Boehly will be REMOVED as Chelsea chairman in 2027 as the majority owners Clearlake Capital plan to switch to a new figurehead for the club. ❌ pic.twitter.com/1JjixlcGi8 — Transfer News Live March 28, 2024 Todd Boehly and Clearlake Capital …

Premier League: Lampard defends Boehly as troubled Chelsea faces new low
1 year, 7 months ago

Premier League: Lampard defends Boehly as troubled Chelsea faces new low

The Hindu  

Frank Lampard insists Chelsea owner Todd Boehly has “good intentions” amid mounting criticism of the American’s troubled reign at Stamford Bridge. Boehly was criticised for going into the dressing room after Chelsea’s loss to Brighton to deliver a speech to the players that reportedly included calling their season “embarrassing”. | Photo Credit: Alex Broadway/Getty Images Boehly was also criticised for …

Boehly learning about soccer the hard way at chaotic Chelsea
1 year, 8 months ago

Boehly learning about soccer the hard way at chaotic Chelsea

Associated Press  

The plan must have looked so good to Todd Boehly. On the back of fronting the $2.5 billion purchase of Chelsea, bring in a visionary “project manager” for the long term, regenerate the squad — to the tune of an unprecedented $630 million spend across two transfer windows — with young and hungry players, and just watch the good times …

Chelsea owner Todd Boehly held talks about purchasing a Portuguese club in the summer
2 years, 3 months ago

Chelsea owner Todd Boehly held talks about purchasing a Portuguese club in the summer

Daily Mail  

Chelsea have held talks over purchasing a Portuguese team as part of the owners' plan to implement a multi-club model followed by the Red Bull football group and Manchester City. Co-controlling owner Todd Boehly is understood to have held initial discussions with the club's academy manager Neil Bath and high-profile agent Jorge Mendes, who is Portuguese, earlier this summer. Todd …

Chelsea Owner Todd Boehly Wants American-style Premier League All-star Game
2 years, 3 months ago

Chelsea Owner Todd Boehly Wants American-style Premier League All-star Game

News 18  

New Chelsea chairman Todd Boehly has pitched the idea of an American-style all-star Premier League game between a north and south team. The Blues’ new co-owner, who also owns shares in the Los Angeles Dodgers and Lakers, told a New York conference he has already floated the idea with Premier League counterparts. “People are talking about more money for the …

New Chelsea owner Todd Boehly is looking to implement a US-style contract policy at the club
2 years, 4 months ago

New Chelsea owner Todd Boehly is looking to implement a US-style contract policy at the club

Daily Mail  

Chelsea owner Todd Boehly is implementing a US-style contract policy for players under the age of 25, locking them into deals for as long as seven years. Todd Boehly is looking to introduce a new US-style contract policy for young stars at Chelsea The new Blues owner was at Stamford Bridge for his side's first home game of the new …

Chelsea owner Todd Boehly jets into Barcelona for transfer talks
2 years, 5 months ago

Chelsea owner Todd Boehly jets into Barcelona for transfer talks

Daily Mail  

Bayern Munich believe they have agreement with Matthijs de Ligt Blues have been linked with Frenkie de Jong but he prefers Man United Barcelona are interested in signing both Cezar Azpilicueta and Marcos Alonso Todd Boehly was seen touching down in Barcelona ahead of key negotiations Chelsea owner Todd Boehly flew to Barcelona on Thursday to discuss a number of …

Todd Boehly exploring player trade deals to freshen up Chelsea squad
2 years, 5 months ago

Todd Boehly exploring player trade deals to freshen up Chelsea squad

The Independent  

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Todd Boehly will attempt to shake up Chelsea’s …

Todd Boehly to oversee busy summer with Chelsea a club at a crossroads
2 years, 6 months ago

Todd Boehly to oversee busy summer with Chelsea a club at a crossroads

The Independent  

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. If the jigsaw then looked incomplete whenever Lukaku was inserted, it may …

Todd Boehly's first major challenges after his consortium's £4.25bn takeover of Chelsea
2 years, 6 months ago

Todd Boehly's first major challenges after his consortium's £4.25bn takeover of Chelsea

Daily Mail  

Chelsea fans will have breathed a huge sigh of relief when news dropped that Todd Boehly's takeover of the troubled club had finally been completed. American Todd Boehly's protracted takeover of Chelsea finally went through on Monday Boehly has officially replaced Roman Abramovich as owner of the Stamford Bridge club On the pitch Address the defensive crisis According to reports, …

Todd Boehly completes takeover: All you need to know about the Chelsea saga
2 years, 6 months ago

Todd Boehly completes takeover: All you need to know about the Chelsea saga

Firstpost  

After nearly three-month long process, Chelsea’s sale was officially completed on Monday. Todd Boehly’s consortium agreed a deal to buy Chelsea from Roman Abramovich for £4.25 billion on 7 May. Boehly’s takeover ends Roman Abramovich’s 19-year reign as Chelsea owner after the Russian put the club up for sale in March. As expected, the UK government on 10 March announced …

Chelsea sale saga ends as Todd Boehly’s consortium completes purchase from Roman Abramovich
2 years, 6 months ago

Chelsea sale saga ends as Todd Boehly’s consortium completes purchase from Roman Abramovich

The Hindu  

Roman Abramovich has completed the sale of Chelsea and related companies to an investment group led by Todd Boehly and Clearlake Capital, the Premier League club said on Monday, ending a three-month process to sell the club. — Chelsea FC May 30, 2022 Russian owner Abramovich put the club up for sale in early March following Russia's invasion of Ukraine, …

Todd Boehly completes Chelsea takeover as Roman Abramovich era comes to an end
2 years, 6 months ago

Todd Boehly completes Chelsea takeover as Roman Abramovich era comes to an end

Firstpost  

It marked the end of the trophy-filled, 19-year tenure of Roman Abramovich, the Russian oligarch who was forced to sell the club in March after being sanctioned by the British government over his links to Russian President Vladimir Putin following the invasion of Ukraine. London: A consortium fronted by Los Angeles Dodgers part-owner Todd Boehly completed the purchase of Chelsea …

Abramovich completes $3.2 billion sale of EPL team Chelsea
2 years, 6 months ago

Abramovich completes $3.2 billion sale of EPL team Chelsea

Associated Press  

The fast-tracked purchase of English soccer club Chelsea for 2.5 billion pounds — the highest price ever paid for a sports team — was completed Monday by a consortium fronted by Los Angeles Dodgers part-owner Todd Boehly. “We are honored to become the new custodians of Chelsea Football Club,” said Boehly, who attended some of the team’s games in recent …

Consortium fronted by Dodgers co-owner Todd Boehly completes purchase of Chelsea FC for $3.2 billion
2 years, 6 months ago

Consortium fronted by Dodgers co-owner Todd Boehly completes purchase of Chelsea FC for $3.2 billion

LA Times  

The Premier League has approved the proposed sale of Chelsea to a consortium fronted by Los Angeles Dodgers part-owner Todd Boehly, although the U.K. government still needs to sign off on the deal before it can be completed. A consortium fronted by Los Angeles Dodgers part-owner Todd Boehly completed the purchase of Chelsea on Monday for 2.5 billion pounds — …

How Abramovich was forced to sell Chelsea in fall from grace
2 years, 6 months ago

How Abramovich was forced to sell Chelsea in fall from grace

Associated Press  

Standing by the bar in a small Stamford Bridge hospitality suite was a figure who had had not been spotted at the stadium in three years: Roman Abramovich. Abramovich tried to cling onto Chelsea, even as anger over Russia’s unprovoked aggression toward its neighbor intensified, backed not just by loyal fans but club greats including John Terry hailing him as …

Portugal approves sale of Chelsea by Abramovich
2 years, 6 months ago

Portugal approves sale of Chelsea by Abramovich

Associated Press  

LISBON, Portugal — The Portuguese government has given its authorization for the sale of Chelsea by Roman Abramovich, who needed approval because he is a Portuguese passport holder. The decision by Portugal was announced Thursday, a day after the British government approved the sale of Chelsea by the sanctioned Russian oligarch to a consortium fronted by a part-owner of the …

Portugal approves sale of Chelsea by Abramovich
2 years, 6 months ago

Portugal approves sale of Chelsea by Abramovich

The Hindu  

The Portuguese government has given its authorisation for the sale of Chelsea by Roman Abramovich, who as a Portuguese passport holder needed its approval. The decision by Portugal was announced on Thursday, a day after the British government approved the sale of Chelsea by the sanctioned Russian oligarch to a consortium fronted by a part-owner of the Los Angeles Dodgers. …

UK Government Approves Proposed Takeover of Chelsea by Consortium
2 years, 6 months ago

UK Government Approves Proposed Takeover of Chelsea by Consortium

The Quint  

In March, Abramovich said he planned to sell the club. On Tuesday, the government approved the 4.25 billion pound takeover of Chelsea by a consortium led by LA Dodgers co-owner Todd Boehly, according to BBC. Earlier, the proposed takeover by the Todd Boehly/Clearlake consortium was approved by the Premier League Board, which sent the proposal for approval of the UK …

Chelsea: Thomas Tuchel gets £200m to spend after Todd Boehly takeover
2 years, 6 months ago

Chelsea: Thomas Tuchel gets £200m to spend after Todd Boehly takeover

Daily Mail  

Thomas Tuchel 'will receive £200million to spend on new players this summer' after Todd Boehly's £4.25billion takeover of Chelsea was finally approved. Thomas Tuchel will be given £200million to spend this summer after Todd Boehly's takeover Boehly's consortium finally completed their takeover of the Stamford Bridge club this week Chelsea finished third in the final Premier League standings - 19 …

Premier League approves Chelsea sale to Todd Boehly-led consortium
2 years, 6 months ago

Premier League approves Chelsea sale to Todd Boehly-led consortium

The Hindu  

The Premier League has approved the proposed sale of Chelsea to a consortium fronted by Los Angeles Dodgers part-owner Todd Boehly, although the British government still needs to sign off on the deal before it can be completed. Todd Boehly has already agreed to buy the club for 2.5 billion pounds —the highest price ever for a sports team—with Roman …

Premier League approves proposed takeover of Chelsea by Boehly-led consortium
2 years, 7 months ago

Premier League approves proposed takeover of Chelsea by Boehly-led consortium

The Hindu  

The Boehly-Clearlake consortium, which agreed terms to acquire Chelsea for 4.25 billion pounds earlier this month, passed the Premier League Owners' and Directors' Test, the league said on Tuesday, paving the way for the club's takeover. The #PL Board has today approved the proposed takeover of Chelsea Football Club The purchase remains subject to the U.K. Government issuing the required …

UK government approves sale of Chelsea by sanctioned Abramovich
2 years, 7 months ago

UK government approves sale of Chelsea by sanctioned Abramovich

Al Jazeera  

A consortium led by Todd Boehly to take over the Premier League club as the UK issues a licence permitting the deal. The UK government has announced it had given the green light to American financier Todd Boehly’s proposed takeover of Chelsea Football Club from the sanctioned Russian oligarch Roman Abramovich. A consortium led by Boehly, a co-owner of baseball’s …

Premier League APPROVES Los Angeles Dodgers co-owner Todd Boehly's £4.25bn takeover of Chelsea
2 years, 7 months ago

Premier League APPROVES Los Angeles Dodgers co-owner Todd Boehly's £4.25bn takeover of Chelsea

Daily Mail  

The Premier League board has approved the proposed takeover of Chelsea by the Todd Boehly/Clearlake Consortium, the league has announced. A statement from the Premier League on Tuesday evening read: 'The Premier League Board has today approved the proposed takeover of Chelsea Football Club by the Todd Boehly/Clearlake Consortium. The Premier League board has approved the proposed takeover of Chelsea …

Chelsea to be sold for $3 billion to consortium led by Todd Boehly
2 years, 7 months ago

Chelsea to be sold for $3 billion to consortium led by Todd Boehly

The Hindu  

Chelsea is being sold to a consortium fronted by American sports investor Todd Boehly, ending 19 years of ownership and lavish investment by Roman Abramovich until the Russian oligarch was sanctioned and forced to offload the Premier League club. The Premier League must approve them as the new ownership and the government has to sign off the new under the …

Chelsea Football Club agree sale to Todd Boehly consortium for record $5.2 billion
2 years, 7 months ago

Chelsea Football Club agree sale to Todd Boehly consortium for record $5.2 billion

Firstpost  

London: Chelsea confirmed on Saturday that a consortium led by LA Dodgers co-owner Todd Boehly has won the battle to buy the Premier League club in a £4.25 billion deal. “Chelsea Football Club can confirm that terms have been agreed for a new ownership group, led by Todd Boehly, Clearlake Capital, Mark Walter and Hansjoerg Wyss, to acquire the club,” …

Chelsea confirms terms agreed Boehly-led consortium to buy club
2 years, 7 months ago

Chelsea confirms terms agreed Boehly-led consortium to buy club

The Hindu  

Chelsea Football Club has confirmed that terms have been agreed with a consortium led by Los Angeles Dodgers part-owner Todd Boehly and backed by Clearlake Capital over the acquisition of the English Premier League football team. "Chelsea Football Club can confirm that terms have been agreed for a new ownership group, led by Todd Boehly, Clearlake Capital, Mark Walter and …

Chelsea: American billionaire Todd Boehly completes takeover as Roman Abramovich finally sells club
2 years, 7 months ago

Chelsea: American billionaire Todd Boehly completes takeover as Roman Abramovich finally sells club

Daily Mail  

Chelsea have confirmed that terms have been agreed for Todd Boehly to complete his £4.25billion takeover of the club. Todd Boehly has become Chelsea's new owner following completion of £4.25billion takeover The Chelsea takeover saga has ended with Abramovich completing the sale to Boehly Uncertainty over Chelsea's future has lasted months after the Government sanctioned former owner Roman Abramovich in …

Chelsea agrees sale terms with Boehly-led consortium
2 years, 7 months ago

Chelsea agrees sale terms with Boehly-led consortium

Al Jazeera  

Deal worth $5.2bn agreed with LA Dodgers co-owner will end Abramovich’s ownership, subject to EPL and UK government approval. Chelsea Football Club has confirmed that terms have been agreed with a consortium led by Los Angeles Dodgers part-owner Todd Boehly and backed by Clearlake Capital over the acquisition of the English Premier League team. The Stamford Bridge-based outfit announced the …

Who is Todd Boehly? Dodgers co-owner behind record purchase of Chelsea FC
2 years, 7 months ago

Who is Todd Boehly? Dodgers co-owner behind record purchase of Chelsea FC

LA Times  

Dodgers owners Robert Patton, left, Stan Kasten, Mark Walter, Magic Johnson, Peter Guber and Todd Boehly at Dodger Stadium on May 2, 2012. Boehly was one of the key members of the ownership group that bought the Dodgers from Frank McCourt for $2 billion in 2012. Walter and Boehly each put up $100 million personally to buy the team, while …

Failed Chelsea bidders believe Sir Jim Ratcliffe's rejected £4.25bn bid may yet be taken seriously
2 years, 7 months ago

Failed Chelsea bidders believe Sir Jim Ratcliffe's rejected £4.25bn bid may yet be taken seriously

Daily Mail  

The two failed Chelsea bidders believe Jim Ratcliffe will become a serious player in the race to buy the club should Todd Boehly's £3.5billion deal collapse, despite Britain's richest man being told he isn't under consideration. But, if for any reason Boehly's takeover does break down, there is a belief among the other two shortlisted consortiums - which are led …

Who are the bidders hoping to buy Chelsea?
2 years, 8 months ago

Who are the bidders hoping to buy Chelsea?

The Independent  

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Sacramento Kings owner Vivek Ranadive 'preparing an offer to buy Chelsea'
2 years, 9 months ago

Sacramento Kings owner Vivek Ranadive 'preparing an offer to buy Chelsea'

Daily Mail  

Vivek Ranadive, the owner of NBA franchise Sacramento Kings, is readying a bid to buy Chelsea from Roman Abramovich. Vivek Ranadive, the owner of NBA side Sacramento Kings, is reportedly finalising a bid to buy Chelsea Ranadive is the owner of NBA side Sacaramento Kings, which he bought back in 2013 Ranadive is a respected owner in the NBA and …

Hansjorg Wyss: Who is Swiss billionaire offered chance to buy Chelsea from Roman Abramovich?
2 years, 9 months ago

Hansjorg Wyss: Who is Swiss billionaire offered chance to buy Chelsea from Roman Abramovich?

The Independent  

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Swiss tycoon Wyss says he's considering Abramovich offer to buy Chelsea
2 years, 9 months ago

Swiss tycoon Wyss says he's considering Abramovich offer to buy Chelsea

The Hindu  

Swiss business tycoon Hansjoerg Wyss is considering buying football club Chelsea from Russian billionaire Roman Abramovich, Wyss told Swiss newspaper Blick. I, along with three other people, received an offer on Tuesday to buy Chelsea from Abramovich," Blick quoted Wyss as saying in an interview published on Wednesday. Meaning: those who buy Chelsea should compensate Abramovich," Wyss said. On Saturday, …

Swiss Billionaire Hansjorg Wyss offered chance to buy Chelsea from Russian owner Roman Abramovich
2 years, 9 months ago

Swiss Billionaire Hansjorg Wyss offered chance to buy Chelsea from Russian owner Roman Abramovich

Firstpost  

Wyss, 86, who founded the medical device manufacturing firm Synthes, told the Swiss newspaper Blick that he and three others had been sounded out on Tuesday. Hansjorg Wyss, one of Switzerland’s richest men, said Wednesday he had been offered the chance to buy Chelsea, with the European football champions’ Russian owner Roman Abramovich under growing scrutiny. Abramovich revealed Saturday that …

Swiss billionaire Hansjorg Wyss approached to buy Chelsea from Roman Abramovich
2 years, 9 months ago

Swiss billionaire Hansjorg Wyss approached to buy Chelsea from Roman Abramovich

The Independent  

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Roman Abramovich puts Chelsea up for sale in fallout from Russia’s invasion
2 years, 9 months ago

Roman Abramovich puts Chelsea up for sale in fallout from Russia’s invasion

LA Times  

Chelsea soccer club owner Roman Abramovich confirmed Wednesday he is trying to sell the Premier League powerhouse. Faced with the threat of financial sanctions targeting Russians, Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich confirmed Wednesday he is trying to sell the English Premier League soccer club he turned into an elite trophy-winning machine with his lavish investment. However, Abramovich insisted that “the sale …

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