Premier League: Roman Abramovich could sell Chelsea, offers expected to arrive this week

Premier League: Roman Abramovich could sell Chelsea, offers expected to arrive this week
In a press release released on Saturday, Roman Abramovich decided to take a first step back after the Russian invasion of Ukraine. “During my 20 years as owner of Chelsea FC, I have always seen my role as that of a goalkeeper for the club (…) I have always taken decisions with the best interests of the club in mind. I remain attached to these values. That is why I today entrust the trustees of the Chelsea Foundation with the stewardship and care of Chelsea FC“, explained the Russian billionaire, considered a close friend of Vladimir Putin.
An official indentation, but not really a sales statement. And yet, according to The Telegraph, things could quickly change. The British daily announces this Tuesday evening that takeover offers will arrive on the table this week. Abramovich, who is facing calls to freeze his assets and property, may be considering a sale for the first time.

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A major obstacle

He could end up with no other optionsexplains the media. It has also been claimed that Abramovich is preparing to sell his mansion in Kensington Palace Gardens (…) He has in the past turned down offers worth £2.2billion for Chelsea.” In total, three buyers are preparing to submit a first offer. But time is running out: “A big potential obstacle to selling Chelsea would be sanctions on Abramovich before the end of the week, as interested parties would then have to wait to find out whether or not they can trade with the 55-year-old or his associates.“, specifies the Telegraph.

After almost 20 years at the head of the London club, Abramovich could therefore step down in the coming days. Chelsea coach Thomas Tuchel lost patience on Tuesday with reporters’ questions about the implications of the war in Ukraine for Abramovich, saying: “I am not a politician!“. “I have never experienced war. So even when I talk about it, I feel bad, because I’m very privileged and I’m sitting here, in peace“, he continued. “You need to stop asking me these questions because I don’t have an answer for you“, added the German coach.

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