Chelsea FC is apparently about to be sold

Chelsea FC could soon have a new owner. Like the portal Bloomberg wealth reports, Blues owner Roman Abramovich is said to be toying with the idea of ​​selling the Premier League club.

Following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, Britain imposed sanctions on the eastern European country’s oligarchs and super-rich. Although Abramovich has not yet been affected, his British assets, including Chelsea FC, could soon be frozen.

As opposed to insiders Bloomberg wealth reported, sports investors and private equity firms, including some from the US, have therefore begun preparing potential takeover bids for the London club. Among other things, Chelsea have already received a binding request.

A possible sale of Chelsea in these circumstances would be a first in English football. According to data from KPMG the blues are valued at around 1.9 billion euros.

Again guradian reported, the Abramovich case is currently being discussed in the English Parliament. The subject is possible links to corrupt activities and practices, as well as his affiliation with Russian President Vladimir Putin.

Last had the Sun reports that Abramovich is no longer allowed to reside in Britain.

Tuchel: “Don’t pretend this isn’t an issue”

“We shouldn’t pretend that this isn’t an issue. The situation for me and my staff, the players is terrible,” said Chelsea coach Thomas Tuchel on the current situation at the Blues.

For the club, it brings a lot of “uncertainty,” said Tuchel, “but it’s much worse for the people who are really affected. Our best wishes, our thoughts are with them, that’s the most important thing.”

Nevertheless, the German coach did not want to go into too much detail about the situation. “There is so much uncertainty surrounding our club and the situation in Britain that it makes no sense for me to comment.” However, he conceded that the overall situation masked “our thoughts” and “anticipation for the final”.