Star banker Simon Robey acted as key mediator between Chelsea FC co-owners Todd Boehly and Behdad Eghbali, facilitating the September agreement for Clearlake Capital to buy out Boehly and Mark Walter. Robey, 66, a veteran of the City of London with over 40 years of experience, described his role as "old, experienced and I don't take sides" during the turbulent co-ownership that saw the club struggle on the pitch. The Clearlake consortium, which held a majority stake, oversaw some of the worst Premier League performances in Chelsea's history, culminating in a 10th-place finish in 2025/26 that denied the club Champions League qualification.
The dispute stemmed from differing opinions on recruitment policy, on-field performance, and stadium plans. Robey's mediation helped secure the deal, which was further bolstered by the arrival of manager Xabi Alonso, bringing optimism to the parties. Robey previously advised the consortium on Chelsea's 2022 acquisition from Roman Abramovich and continues his role at Evercore Inc., which led the buyout.
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