Roman Abramovich has handed over Chelsea amid Russia vs Ukraine clash.
Newsone reports that Russian Roman Abramovich has handed over the stewardship of Chelsea Football Club (CFC) to the Foundation, it has been confirmed.
This online news platform understands that the development is coming after speculation and uncertainty of Abramovich’s position as a result of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and the pressures put on the Blues owner by the UK Government and others, the Russian-born businessman has relinquished the stewardship of Chelsea to the Foundation.
The Chelsea owner has been linked with potential sanctions due to his links with the Russian-state and Vladimir Putin, which were leaked under Parliamentary Privilege by Labour MP Chris Bryant, who quoted a leaked Home Office document from 2019 confirming the links to the Russian-state.
Those Trustees are as follows: Bruce Buck, John Devine, Emma Hayes, Piara Powar, Paul Ramos and Sir Hugh Robertson.
A Statement from Chelsea Club Owner Roman Abramovich sighted by Newsone Nigeria reads as thus; “During my nearly 20-year ownership of Chelsea FC, I have always viewed my role as a custodian of the Club, whose job it is ensuring that we are as successful as we can be today, as well as build for the future, while also playing a positive role in our communities.
“I have always taken decisions with the Club’s best interest at heart. I remain committed to these values.
“That is why I am today giving trustees of Chelsea’s charitable Foundation the stewardship and care of Chelsea FC.
“I believe that currently they are in the best position to look after the interests of the Club, players, staff, and fans,” the statement published on the club official website added.
