" Roman Abramovich to sell Chelsea Football Club "

Roman Abramovich, the Russian owner of Chelsea FC, has released this statement tonight:





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.

Thank you,

Roman

So if Vinny sold us for 40 million and wrote off the debt notes we wouldn't be in breach of FFP ?

Trying to sell up before it’s taken off him more like…..

Trying to sell up before it’s taken off him more like…..

Yes,Strange he hasn't been sanctioned

So if Vinny sold us for 40 million and wrote off the debt notes we wouldn't be in breach of FFP ?

we are not falling foul of ffp anyway .... as for debt notes they would depend on tan he could ask for enough to recoup his money or sell cheap and take hit... but a new owner has to take on whatever debt is left so they may choose to pay off debt or just leave things as they are....only if he sells will we truly know the position

Transferring ownership to the clubs charitable organisation was a bit of an odd one for starters.
Selling it could take ages - he's got to find a buyer first.
Don't think Mike Ashley could afford this one.

Transferring ownership to the clubs charitable organisation was a bit of an odd one for starters.
Selling it could take ages - he's got to find a buyer first.
Don't think Mike Ashley could afford this one.

Maybe Sam Hamman might be interested - apparently he is loaded

So basically he'll be rebuilding Ukraine for Russia as they'll own it

Trying to sell up before it’s taken off him more like…..

You obviously have not read his statement all the way through.
If he was selling up to take the money and run i would agree with you but he said any money from the sale of he club would be donated. Quote "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."

Transferring ownership to the clubs charitable organisation was a bit of an odd one for starters.
Selling it could take ages - he's got to find a buyer first.
Don't think Mike Ashley could afford this one.

Maybe Sam Hamman might be interested - apparently he is loaded

Looool

Transferring ownership to the clubs charitable organisation was a bit of an odd one for starters.
Selling it could take ages - he's got to find a buyer first.
Don't think Mike Ashley could afford this one.

Maybe Sam Hamman might be interested - apparently he is loaded

Sam wouldn't be interested in Chelsea - he only loves Cardiff City!

He'd never do anything that might cause his true love any problems