Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich is considering selling the Stamford Bridge club, according to reports. Abramovich is set to receive offers for Chelsea by the end of this week, with at least three parties interested in buying the Blues. The potential buyers believe the billionaire is prepared to sell up for the first time.
Abramovich faces the threat of sanctions following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine last week.
The 55-year-old has already attempted to hand over the day-to-day running of Chelsea to the club’s charitable foundation.
Abramovich did so in the attempt to put distance between himself and Chelsea but the trustees are yet to accept his proposal, with some considering quitting.
The Telegraph claims that parties interested in buying the west London club believe that was the first step from Abramovich to suggest he would be open to selling.
Offers are set to be made to Abramovich this week but that could change if he does receive sanctions.
Exclusive: Roman Abramovich will receive bids to buy Chelsea this week with parties believing that, for the first time, he will consider a sale #cfc https://t.co/zpwvz8dVfF
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Chelsea have always maintained the club is not for sale but the Telegraph says Abramovich could be left with no other option.
He has previously turned down offers worth £2.2billion. The report claims Chelsea are £1.51bn in debt to their owner.
Chelsea head coach Thomas Tuchel was asked about the situation at his pre-match press conference on Tuesday ahead of the FA Cup fifth round tie at Luton.
But when asked about Abramovich’s position, the German did not want to go into too much detail.
“I have to say that’s a bit too much for me to answer,” Tuchel said.
“I’m not aware of any details, and I’m not aware of the whole situation.
“We all agree there are situations much, much more important than football, this will never change.
A billionaire has also come to say he has been offered among four other billionaires to buy the club.
🚨 Hansjorg Wyss, an 86-year-old Swiss billionaire, has confirmed he is one of four people to have been offered the chance to bid for Chelsea yesterday.
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