Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich has confirmed in a club statement that he has ceded the care and stewardship of the Blues amid the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine.
The Russian, who has owned the West London side since 2003, has seemingly stepped back from the club, entrusting its care to the Chelsea Foundation.
The statement on the official club website reads: “During my nearly 20-year ownership of Chelsea FC, I have always viewed my role as a custodian of the Club, whose job it is ensuring that we are as successful as we can be today, as well as build for the future, while also playing a positive role in our communities.
