London-based property developer Nick Candy has promised to give Chelsea fans a seat on the board if his bid to buy the club is successful, according to his spokesperson.
The 49-year-old is reportedly in talks with financiers to join his bid ahead of a deadline for offers at the end of this week.
In addition to getting the fans more involved in the club’s decision-making process going forward, Candy also promises to support the club financially after the club was also hit by the sanctioning of Roman Abramovich by the UK Government.
The government eventually relaxed the licence restrictions, allowing Chelsea to send more funds to fulfil home matches and receive broadcast income and prize money, after discussions with the club this weekend.
However, it is obvious that Chelsea will unlikely be able to operate normally before a change of ownership takes place.
“We welcome the news that the sale of the club will be conducted quickly,” Candy’s spokesperson told Sky News.
“Mr Candy cares hugely about the future of the club and believes that the fans and the community are central to its continued success.
“Should his bid be successful, Mr Candy would advocate for a fan representative to join the board so supporters become part of the decision-making process.
“If the club requires money to operate in the short term, Mr Candy would be happy to help ensure it has the necessary financial resources, subject to government approval.”
Candy, who has been a Blues fan since boyhood, reportedly plans to attend Chelsea’s home match against Newcastle United on Sunday.
The sooner the sale is completed the better for Chelsea
The prospect of having fan representatives among the club’s board members is obviously a welcome idea.
However, based on the report, Candy is still looking for partners to join his bid, and the fans would certainly like to know these other financiers and whether he would still lead the group.
There are still a lot of questions about his group at this point.
Candy’s spokesperson previously also highlighted how his client’s experience and expertise in property and real estate could prove useful to the club’s stadium redevelopment plans, which is another good point.
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