Few Chelsea supporters had ever expected to read such message. Yet, one that seemed inescapable in light of Russia's invasion of Ukraine six days before. Chelsea was being put up for sale by Roman Abramovich, who rebuilt the team and made it into a winning machine. Part of the statement, which was released one year ago today, said, "I have always made choices with the club's best interest at heart. "In light of the current circumstances, I have decided to sell the club because I firmly think that doing so will benefit the team's supporters, employees, sponsors, and business partners. "The sale of the club won't be expedited; instead, it will go according to the law. No, I won't be asking for any loans to be repaid. This has never been about business nor money for me, but about pure passion for the game and club." Abramovich later added. "It has been a privilege of a lifetime to be part of Chelsea and I am proud of all our joint ...
In many senses, Chelsea's season is already finished and there isn't much left to play for after Real Madrid eliminated them from the Champions League. The Blues still have two games left to play, though, as they take on Newcastle and Manchester United, two more top-four opponents. The team will already be focusing a lot of emphasis on the upcoming season. The squad will be reduced to a more manageable size following this season's incoming transfers, and Mauricio Pochettino is expected to be hired at Stamford Bridge. That process is not far away from the beginning. Joao Felix and Denis Zakaria reach their last possibilities for playing time before the end of their respective loans and final decisions on a number of out-of-contract stars await. Last term, it was on June 10th that Chelsea announced their released and retained lists and confirmed the departures of Antonio Rudiger, Andreas Christensen, Danny Drinkwater, Charly Musonda and Jake Clarke-Salter. If that date is r...
Interest in the 37-year-old star has gone into overdrive over the last week since a report emerged stating that the Manchester United man was looking for a move away from Old Trafford. Since then, Ronaldo has been training by himself in Portugal and not with Erik ten Hag’s squad, with United citing ‘family reasons’. Man United have since headed off on a pre-season tour of Thailand and Australia, with Ronaldo being a notable absentee, despite the club insisting that he’s not for sale. As a result, the focus has been on where he could end up next season. Several clubs have been linked with a move, most notably Chelsea who are keen to kick on in the transfer market following the start of Todd Boehly’s reign as the club’s owner. In response, the German coach replied: “I will not tell you.” Ronaldo’s situation needs clarity, but according to Talk TV’s Piers Morgan, it’s his frustration at the lack of hunger within the playing squad that has left him feeling frustrated. Speaking ...
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