Roman Abramovich’s hopes of a quick Chelsea sale appear unlikely with several factors complicating a swift handover of power, a legal expert has explained.
Speculation continues to swirl that the Russian billionaire, who on Saturday announced he would take a step back from his leadership duties and hand stewardship over to the club's Trust, could in fact look to sell his stake to prospective buyers.
The Russian oligarch bought the Blues in 2003, winning every trophy available under his stewardship, including five Premier League titles and two Champions League titles.