Chelsea have new hosts at the moment.
In a move no doubt related to the recent invasion of UkraineRussian oligarch Roman Abramovich He handed over to the Chelsea Foundation control of Chelsea FC, a club he owned for 20 years.
Recently, pressure has increased over his longstanding relationship with Russian President Vladimir Putin.
Amid mounting international sanctions against Russia And British MPs this week called on Abramovich to hand over the club in response to Ukraine’s invasion of Ukraine.
While Abramovich gives up “agency and care”. Chelsea Football ClubThere was no mention of his ownership of the club.
Read his full statement on the Chelsea website below:
In my almost 20 years of ownership at Chelsea FC I have always focused on my role as a goalkeeper whose mission is to ensure we are as successful as we can be today and building for the future while being positive play roles in our communities. I always make decisions in the best interests of the club. I remain committed to these values. So today I am delegating responsibility and care for Chelsea FC to the Chelsea Foundation Trustees.
I think they are in the best position right now to look after the interests of the club, the players, the staff and the fans.
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