Chelsea Fc came into the lime light after getting a face lift from Russian Billionaire Roman Abramovich. The business mogul who can boast of multimillion properties before owning Chelsea has ensured the club can now rub shoulders with the likes of some powerful names in the English Premier league and in the world after picking up every know trophy.
The unrest in Ukraine following Russia’s invasion has caused more than harm as it saw many English Prime Ministers calling for the owners ousting.
In his bid to ensure calm and peace between club, fans and those calling for his head, Roman handed over the stewardship of the club to a charitable foundation and has since kept away from the club.
As the invasion persisted in Ukraine, Roman Abramovich puts the club up for sale through an American bank.
In an emotional release, the Chelsea Fc boss stated,
“I would like to address the speculation in media over the past few days in relation to my ownership of Chelsea FC. As I have stated before, I have always taken decisions with the Club’s best interest at heart. In the current situation, I have therefore taken the decision to sell the Club, as I believe this is in the best interest of the Club, the fans, the employees, as well as the Club’s sponsors and partners.
The sale of the Club will not be fast-tracked but will follow due process. I will not be asking for any loans to be repaid. This has never been about business nor money for me, but about pure passion for the game and Club. Moreover, I have instructed my team to set up a charitable foundation where all net proceeds from the sale will be donated. The foundation will be for the benefit of all victims of the war in Ukraine. This includes providing critical funds towards the urgent and immediate needs of victims, as well as supporting the long-term work of recovery.
Please know that this has been an incredibly difficult decision to make, and it pains me to part with the Club in this manner. However, I do believe this is in the best interest of the Club.
I hope that I will be able to visit Stamford Bridge one last time to say goodbye to all of you in person. It has been a privilege of a lifetime to be part of Chelsea FC and I am proud of all our joint achievements. Chelsea Football Club and its supporters will always be in my heart.”
He continued to make the world understand in his closing remarks saying,
“I will not be asking for any loans to be repaid. This has never been about business for me, but about pure passion for the game and Club
I have instructed my team to set up a charitable foundation for the benefit of all victims of the war in Ukraine”.
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