Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich has released a club statement amid uncertainty surrounding the club’s future.
The 55-year-old has taken the decision to step back to protect the club from reputational damage following Russia's attempted invasion of Ukraine. Abramovich has always denied close links to Russian president Vladmir Putin.
The owner’s official statement on the 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.
