Roman Abramovich seems to be considering selling Chelsea

Roman Abramovich appears to be considering selling Chelsea. According to English telegraph Potential buyers believe that the 55-year-old Russian is ready to talk. According to the report, at least three parties intend to submit bids this week.

One interested party is Swiss billionaire Hansjörg Wyss. The 86-year-old from Berne said in an interview with Opinion. It was reported that Weiss received an offer with three other people on Tuesday to buy Chelsea from the Russian oligarch. Abramovich wants to “quickly get rid of Chelsea”.

Whether Wyss, who is considered one of the richest and most influential Swiss, will make a purchase in “four to five” days, he said and explained: “Abramović is currently asking for a lot. You know: Chelsea with debts of two billion pounds. But Chelsea does not have Money. I mean, those who buy Chelsea should compensate Abramovich.”

Weiss added that he obviously “will not” make the acquisition alone: ​​”If you buy Chelsea, then with a consortium of six to seven investors.”

Abramovich wants to hand Chelsea over to the trustees

After the Russian invasion of Ukraine, Abramovich announced that he would hand over management of the club to the trustees of the non-profit Chelsea Foundation. At first there was no talk of a possible sale. However, the trustees are still hesitant and have not yet agreed to the move.

According to information from SPOX and GOAL, the trustees are under the impression that legal and regulatory issues must first be clarified. There are also moral concerns, with Abramovich’s decision being seen in Britain as a move to avoid possible sanctions over his alleged links to Russian President Vladimir Putin. Prior to Saturday’s announcement, there was no discussion between Abramovich and the trustees.

Abramovich is said to be close to Putin. Recently, Ukraine asked him to help find a peaceful solution to the Ukrainian conflict. “I can confirm that the Ukrainian side asked Roman Abramovich to help find a peaceful solution and that he has been trying to help since then,” his spokesman said in a statement.

With one of the business magazine Forbes His net worth is estimated at $14.5 billion (about 12.9 billion euros), and he is one of the richest people in the world. He bought Chelsea FC in 2003 for 210 million euros.