# Xabi Alonso says Chelsea ambitions are ‘very clear’ as Boehly era ends

https://mins.news/en/item/62988

- Al Jazeera, 2026-09-17 16:23 UTC
- Sports
- Original: https://www.aljazeera.com/sports/2026/9/17/xabi-alonso-says-chelsea-ambitions-very-clear-as-boehly-era-ends?traffic_source=rss

> Clearlake Capital has taken full control of Chelsea after agreeing to acquire the stakes held by Todd Boehly and director Mark Walter, ending Boehly’s chairmanship. Coach Xabi Alonso said the club aims to compete at the highest level, win major trophies and build sustained success.

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