Roman Abramovich releases statement on Chelsea takeover 

Chelsea FC proprietor Roman Abramovich has launched an announcement to make clear the takeover of the membership. 

Abramovic has denied stories claiming that he has requested for any mortgage to be repaid to him whereas additionally denying that he raised the value late on into negotiations. 

“Mr. Abramovich has not requested for any mortgage to be repaid to him – such options are solely false – as are options that Mr Abramovich elevated the value of the Membership final minute,” an announcement launched on the Chelsea web site and attributed to a spokesperson of Abramovich learn. 

“As a part of Mr. Abramovich’s goal to discover a good custodian for Chelsea FC, he has nevertheless inspired every bidder all through this course of to decide to investing within the Membership – together with within the Academy, Ladies’s crew, vital redevelopment of the stadium in addition to sustaining the work of Chelsea Basis.

“Following sanctions and different restrictions imposed on Mr. Abramovich by the UK since saying that the Membership could be offered, the mortgage has additionally grow to be topic to EU sanctions, requiring further approvals.

“That signifies that the funds shall be frozen and topic to a authorized process ruled by authorities. These funds are nonetheless earmarked for the Basis.” 

The 55-year-old has had sanctions imposed on him by the UK Authorities since March after his alleged relationship with Russian President Vladimir Putin following the battle with Ukraine. 

Assertion on behalf of Mr Abramovich.

— Chelsea FC (@ChelseaFC) May 5, 2022