Considered close to Vladimir Putin, who declared war on Ukraine, Roman Abramovich is in the sights of the British authorities. And, according to several English media, the businessman made the decision to sell Chelsea.
Abramovich, owner of Chelsea from 2003…2022?
The war declared by Russia on Ukraine has already had an impact on the world of football, and it is not over. Like Russian officials, the oligarchs face travel bans in Europe and asset freezes, and Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich is no exception.
In the sights of the British authorities, the businessman would have decided to sell the club he has held since 2003, according to information from major English media such as the Daily Mail or the Daily Telegraph.
Several potential buyers surveyed
At first, Abramovich formalized his step back in the interest of the club after the entry of the first Russian tanks into Ukraine. But it was obviously only a first step before the sale. Because, very quickly, rumors appeared in the press concerning several buyout offers received by the one who allowed the Blues to win the Champions League twice, in 2012 and 2021. But, in fact, the offer comes rather of the seller, not of the buyers.
Because as the Daily Mail and the Daily Telegraph explain, Abramovich wants to sell, and he wants to sell quickly. The services of an American investment bank were therefore requested to allow the Russian to hand over. Several potential buyers have been canvassed in the past few days. With the injunction to act quickly, which confirms the urgent desire of the businessman to part with this property which could cause him problems with the British authorities.
Abramovich claims… 4.8 billion!
Swiss billionaire Hansjrg Wyss confirmed this to Swiss daily Blick: Abramovich is trying to sell all his villas in England, and he also wants to get rid of Chelsea. Along with three other people, I received an offer on Tuesday to buy the club, but Abramovich is asking too much right now he revealed, while his Russian counterpart would claim 4.8 billion euros to part with the European and world champion club.
Chelsea owes him two billion pounds. But Chelsea have no money. This means those who buy Chelsea must compensate Abramovich, explained the Swiss billionaire, who has already announced that he would not buy the Blues alone. Including Hansjrg Wyss, four potential buyers are on the lookout according to the English media. And OGC Nice owner and INEOS boss Jim Ratcliffe would be part of the lot.
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