Chelsea owner confirms sale of club and says he will donate profits to victims of the war in Ukraine.
Roman Abramovich will open a charitable foundation to donate all net profits from the sale of Chelsea.
247 - Russian billionaire Roman Abramovich, owner of Chelsea, issued a statement on Wednesday (2), on social media, confirming that he has put the football club up for sale.
According to a report by UOL, Abramovich will open a charitable foundation to donate all net profits from the sale of Chelsea to victims of Russian military action in Ukraine.
"The foundation will benefit all victims of the war in Ukraine. This includes providing essential funds for the urgent and immediate needs of the victims, as well as supporting long-term recovery work," the statement said.
Read the full statement:
I would like to address the media speculation of the last few days regarding my ownership of Chelsea FC. As I have said before, I have always made decisions with the best interests of the Club in mind. In the current situation, I have therefore made the decision to sell the Club, as I believe it is in the best interests of the Club, the fans, the staff, as well as the Club's sponsors and partners.
The sale of the Club will not be rushed, but will follow due process. I will not take out any loans to be repaid. This has never been about business or money for me, but about pure passion for the game and the club. Furthermore, I have instructed my team to create a charitable foundation where all net proceeds from the sale will be donated. The foundation will benefit all victims of the war in Ukraine. This includes providing essential funds for the urgent and immediate needs of the victims, as well as supporting long-term recovery work.
Please know that this was an incredibly difficult decision to make, and it pains me to part ways with the Club in this manner. However, I believe this is in the best interests of the club.
I hope to be able to visit Stamford Bridge one last time to say goodbye to you all in person. It has been a privilege of a lifetime to be part of Chelsea FC and I am proud of all our shared achievements. Chelsea Football Club and its fans will always be in my heart.
Thank you,
Roman
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