Swiss billionaire Hansjorg Wyss, along with fellow investors that want to buy Chelsea, are still interested in a potential takeover in the wake of Roman Abramovich’s sanctions.
Current Blues owner Abramovich was sanctioned by UK government earlier today, which means his assets have been frozen. The government announced a special licence that will keep games running and staff being paid, but there is a restriction on all transfers.
The Guardian reports that the current complication around Chelsea hasn’t put off buyers, though.
It is understood a consortium that’s lead by 86-year-old businessman Wyss and American Todd Boehly has not ended its interest in purchasing the London club after hearing today’s news.
If a Wyss-Boehly takeover was successful, Goal previously claimed they would like to build a “more sustainable club”.
Incidentally, any kind of takeover that involves Abramovich selling the club would require the involvement of the government.
Chelsea need fresh start
Yes, in an ideal scenario Blues fans would wake up tomorrow to hear the news Abramovich has been allowed to sell the club to new owners that have ambitious plans.
However, Abramovich’s sanctions make everything very complicated.
The 55-year-old Russian risks making no financial gain from selling the club, so it’s asking too much for him to cut his losses altogether.
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