Chelsea FC Looking to Raise Capital After Tough Season

Chelsea FC has approached investors about raising capital for the London-based club, according to people familiar with the matter.

Any new financial investor could inject money in return for a stake in the English Premier League club, the people added, asking not to be named discussing confidential information.

The club could raise as much as $500 million, one of the people said. No final decision has been made and it’s unclear how much capital Chelsea may end up raising in the end, or whether any investment would be a combination of debt and equity.

Chelsea finished the season in 12th place.

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