Roman Abramovich issued a statement to categorically deny the latest information regarding the sale process of the Chelsea in which the Russian billionaire would have conditioned his transfer of rights and would demand that the loans he has made to the Bluesamounting to 1,800 million euros.
As reported by FOX Sports, the Chelsea He reported that “Abramovich he has not asked for a loan to be paid, the news is false, as well as the alleged increase in the sale price”, on the contrary, the Club assured that the Russian oligarch is still willing to find the new owner to commit to invest in the London club.
Statement on behalf of Mr. Abramovich.
Following media speculation regarding the sale of Chelsea FC, we would like to clarify the following points… pic.twitter.com/MLZZbYVvpZ
– Chelsea FC in Spanish (@ChelseaFC_Sp) May 5, 2022
Regarding the Government of United Kingdom would have imposed greater sanctions, the Blues made it known that they are subject to what the European Unionso the assets of Abramovich They will remain frozen and under a legal procedure.
With this, and until the conflict is resolved, the Russian billionaire’s funds will continue to be allocated to the Chelsea Foundation as the Government has assured, with which Abramovich It has no interference with income.
Since the outbreak of Russian invasion of Ukrainethe authorities of United Kingdom decided to freeze the assets of anyone who had ties to Vladimir Putinaffecting the owner of the Chelsea.
The Russian, in order not to fall into a dispute with the Government, ceded the administration and revealed that he would sell to the Blueswhere the money collected would go to the victims of Ukraine.
In addition to that, he would not collect the loans he has made to the London club, while the Chelsea Foundation I would be in charge of managing the team.
Roman Abramovich bought at Chelsea in 2003 for an amount close to 100 million euros, and made them one of the most powerful clubs in the Premier League y Europa.
After 19 years, the Russian will leave the Blues and it is estimated that its price would be around 4 billion euros, where there are already several candidates, although the one that would have the advantage would be Todd Boehlyowner of Los Angeles Dodgers.
With information from FOX Sports
