“I think it is in the best interest of the club, the fans, the employees, as well as the club’s sponsors and partners.“, the 55-year-old Russian businessman said on Wednesday.
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Close to Vladimir Putin, the Russian owner of Chelsea FC, Roman Abramovich announced, Wednesday, March 2, his decision to sell the club of the British capital. Five days after announcing his withdrawal, following the invasion of Ukraine by Russia, the billionaire has confirmed the rumors that have been circulating in recent hours.
“I think it is in the best interest of the club, the fans, the employees, as well as the club’s sponsors and partners.“said the 55-year-old businessman.
Statement from Roman Abramovich.
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“The sale of the club will not be expedited, but will follow due process. I will not ask for any loan repayment. It was never about business or money for me, but pure passion for this sport and this club” said the one who became owner of Chelsea in 2003. This decision was according to him “incredibly hard to take“
Roman Abramovich also announced the creation of a “charitable foundation” or “all net proceeds from the sale” should allow “provide essential funds to meet the urgent and immediate needs of victims of war in Ukraine, as well as to support long-term recovery work“.