Roman Abramovich puts up Chelsea FC for sale amidst UK sanctions

Russian billionaire, Roman Abramovich has put up his club, Chelsea Football Club for sale.

This is coming after the man who bought the London club back in 2002 recently relinquished control of his club to the corporate head due to the war between Russia and Ukraine, and his perceived relationship with Vladimir Putin, the Russian President.

This was disclosed by Swiss billionaire, Hansjorg Wyss, who said Abramovich wants more than £2billion.

The United Kingdom where Chelsea is located is threatening to sanction the Russian billionaire by repossesing the club.

Speaking to Swiss newspaper, Blick, the 85-year-old said: “Abramovich is one of Putin’s closest advisers and friends. Like all other oligarchs, he is also in a state of panic.

“Abramovich is trying to sell all his properties in England. He also wants to get rid of Chelsea quickly. I and three other people received an offer on Tuesday to buy Chelsea from Abramovich.”

“You know Chelsea owe him £2billion? But Chelsea has no money, which means that whoever buys Chelsea has to compensate Abramovich,” he added.