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Chelsea begin talks over new Cobham training ground upgrade with owners’ plans revealed

Chelsea are hoping to expand their current Cobham-based training ground with Clearlake Capital looking to modernise the facilities

By Bobby Vincent · Football London

Published: Tuesday, 6 October 2026 at 6:01 PM

Key Things to Know

Chelsea have opened exploratory talks to upgrade and expand their Cobham training facilities.
Clearlake Capital now has full control of Chelsea after Todd Boehly and Mark Walter sold their stakes.
A stand-by-stand redevelopment of Stamford Bridge has been officially ruled out by sources.

The Story in 60 Seconds

Chelsea have initiated exploratory talks regarding an upgrade and expansion of their Cobham training ground in Surrey. Following Todd Boehly and Mark Walter selling their stakes, Clearlake Capital and Behdad Eghbali now hold full control and have prioritized modernizing the training facilities to compete with rival clubs.

Alongside the training complex plans, the ownership continues to evaluate stadium options. The club is considering either completely rebuilding on the existing Stamford Bridge site or relocating to a new venue entirely, while a stand-by-stand redevelopment has been ruled out.

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