Russian oligarch Roman Abramowicz sold Chelsea FC to an American financial investor Clearlake Capital in 2022. Around EUR 3 billion of the sales price was to be transferred to Ukraine, which was attacked by Russia – but so far nothing has arrived there.
British government threatens Russian oligarch Roman Abramovich (58) taking legal steps in connection with the usage of billions of Chelsea football club sales. The British media is constantly reporting that £2.5 billion (about €3 billion) has inactive not reached the attack by Russia Ukraine which was requested during the conclusion of the contract in 2022 .
The door to negotiation remains open, said the Minister of Finance Rachel Reeves and Minister for abroad Affairs David Lamby in a joint statement, according to the BBC and Sky. However, the government is ready to enforce the agreement, even in court. There was no immediate comment from Abramovich's circle.
Billions from sales 3 years ago did not go to a Russian who was punished by the government and the EU and accused of individual ties to the Kremlin dictator Vladimir Putin (72), but they were frozen. This was a precondition for the approval of the sale. However, legally the money inactive belongs to Abramovich. According to media reports, he intends to usage this sum for all victims of the war, including Russian victims, through the Foundation.
Abramovich, who earned billions on oil and gas, took over Chelsea FC in 2003 and constantly poured immense sums of money into the club. After the Russian attack on Ukraine, Abramovich was placed on the British and EU sanctions list and forced to sale the club. fresh owners, Clearlake Capital Group, come from the United States.
