Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich being hit by UK government sanctions has not put off one potential investor that wants to buy the club.
Abramovich, who was sanctioned on Thursday morning to freeze his assets, has been trying this month to find a buyer for Chelsea.
The Telegraph reports one potential new owner has not been put off in the slightest by today’s events, with interest “just as strong” as before sanctions hit. Apparently, the unnamed party is “hopeful” a takeover can still be agreed.
It is explained any deal to sell Chelsea will need to be overseen by the government, something that’s set up in a special licence that allows the club to continue playing games and paying wages. Abramovich would need to give the green light on the sale, though. Also, the 55-year-old Russian tycoon may not make a single penny from the sale.
Several names and consortiums have been linked with a Chelsea takeover in the past week, so it’ll be interesting to see who steps forward in the light of fresh developments.
New ownership hopefully saves Chelsea
For certain, the need for a new investor to come in quickly at Stamford Bridge has cranked up significantly now there are restrictions on selling and buying players under Abramovich’s ownership.
It sounds like it’ll rely on assistance from the government to rubberstamp a takeover.
Also, it’s unclear on where this news leaves Abramovich’s thinking given he could take a mammoth financial loss.
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