Roman Abramovich hands over Chelsea management!

While reactions from all over the world to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine continued, British giant Chelsea’s Russian boss Roman Abramovich announced his decision.

The Russian billionaire became the focus of reactions in English football with the start of the war, and there were reports about him putting the club for sale.

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Abramovich announced that he had handed over the management of the club in a written statement on Chelsea’s website.

Roman Abramovich hands over the management of the club

“At Chelsea, which I have owned for nearly 20 years, I have always made decisions in the best interests of the club. I remain committed to these values.”

“Therefore, today I am handing over the management of the club to the Chelsea Foundation board of trustees.”

“At the moment I believe the club are in the best position to look after the interests of the players, staff and fans.”

Did Abramovich buy Chelsea on Putin’s orders?

Roman Abramovich is one of the richest people in Russia and is known for his closeness to Putin. Abramovich, private investment firm alongside Chelsea Millhouse LLCHe is also the owner of. in the 1990s Soviet UnionHe built his fortune with oil investments after the collapse of .

Abramovich bought Chelsea in June 2003 and his investments have made the club one of the most successful teams in European football.

The Russian businessman filed a lawsuit against HarperCollins publishing house and writer Catherine Belton for a book that allegedly bought the club on the orders of Russian President Vladimir Putin.

In 2018, Abramovich experienced delays in applying to extend his visa in the UK and eventually withdrew his application. The Russian billionaire, who later acquired an Israeli passport, entered London as an Israeli citizen in October 2021.

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