Chelsea have confirmed an agreement to sell the club to Todd Boehly. The deal is expected to be completed on Monday and Roman Abramovich has written a farewell while giving up the property.
The Russian oligarch wrote on the club’s website: “It’s been almost three months since I announced my intention to sell Chelsea FC. During this time, the team has worked hard to find the right goalkeeper for Chelsea. FC that was better positioned to successfully lead the club in its next chapter.
“The ownership of this club comes with a great responsibility. Since I joined Chelsea almost 20 years ago, I have witnessed first hand what this club can achieve. My goal has been to get the next owner to have a mindset that allows the male and female team to succeed, as well as the will and drive to continue to develop other key aspects of the club, such as academia and homework. vital of Chelsea Foundation.
“I am delighted that this research has come to a successful conclusion. As I hand over Chelsea to their new custodians, I would like to wish them the best of luck, both on and off the pitch.”
Abramovich, who put the club up for sale after imposing sanctions on the invasion of Ukraine for his homeland, says it has been a “lifelong honor” to be involved with Chelsea. “I would like to thank all the players, staff and of course the club’s past and present fans, for these amazing years,” he said. “I am proud that as a result of our joint successes, millions of people will now benefit from the new charity that is being set up. This is the legacy we have created together. “
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Boehly, leader of a Clearlake Capital consortium, will buy the Premier League club for what will be a record £ 2.25 billion sports franchise deal, 88 days after Abramovich officially put the Blues up for sale.
A brief statement on Chelsea’s website said: “Chelsea are confirming the deal to sell the club to the Todd Boehly / Clearlake Capital consortium with the transaction expected to be completed on Monday.”