The Ricketts family, owners of the Chicago Cubs, are part of a consortium seeking to buy Chelsea FC and have revealed their plans in a bid to win over fans who are questioning the proposed takeover. Blues supporters have launched protests over the bid, with focus on unsavoury statements made in the past by members of the family.
The family would not hold a controlling stake in the club should the bid be approved in the process. The other members of the group include hedge fund billionaire Ken Griffin, among other wealthy investors, and a spokesperson for the group, Dennis Culloton, revealed details this week but would not confirm who would hold the leading share.
He explained: “That’s still shaping up and if they’re successful, I’m sure there will be more to be shared on that,”. The Chicago Cubs owners have also confirmed that their other franchise would not suffer should the group acquire ownership of the Blues.
