Chelsea proprietor Roman Abramovich unexpectedly passed over the “stewardship and care” of the Premier League membership to its charitable basis trustees on Saturday.
The transfer got here after a member of the British parliament known as for the Russian billionaire at hand over the membership within the wake of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
Abramovich, who has owned Chelsea since 2003, made no point out of the conflict in his commentary.
“All the way through my just about 20-year possession of Chelsea FC, I’ve all the time considered my position as a custodian of the membership, whose process it’s making sure that we’re as a hit as we will be as of late, in addition to construct for the long run, whilst additionally enjoying a favorable position in our communities,” he mentioned. “I’ve all the time taken selections with the Membership’s highest passion at middle. I stay dedicated to those values. For this reason I’m as of late giving trustees of Chelsea’s charitable Basis the stewardship and care of Chelsea FC.
“I imagine that recently they’re in the most efficient place to seem after the pursuits of the membership, avid gamers, workforce, and fanatics.”
