After a process lasting months, Chelsea continues to move closer to entering a new era with new owners at Stamford Bridge. Roman Abramovich's 19 years in charge of the club are nearing their end with the news that a group led by Todd Boehly now has an agreement in place to acquire the club, provided the necessary regulatory approvals are granted.
While Boehly was the figure present for Chelsea's draw with Wolves and has been the spearhead of the bid, he is far from the only person involved in the consortium. The statement released in the early hours of Saturday morning acknowledges others helping to lead the investment: Clearlake Capital, Mark Walter and Hansjoerg Wyss.
Clearlake's investment company has perhaps caused the most consternation in the last seven days. As it emerged, they will likely hold the largest shareholding in the consortium despite Boehly's profile in the move. It was a set-up that Sir Jim Ratcliffe hoped to exploit in his interview concerning Chelsea's bidding process.
