Representatives for Roman Abramovich have denied he is planning on making Istanbul his permanent home and weighing up buying a Turkish club, less than a year after selling Chelsea.
Abramovich was forced into selling the West London club earlier this year after being sanctioned by the UK government in March for allegedly having ties to Russian president Vladimir Putin. Chelsea were desperate to secure a new owner amid a budget crisis, with their funds temporarily dictated by the British government.
A group led by US businessman Todd Boehly completed their takeover of the club following the conclusion of the 2021/22 campaign. It brought an end to Abramovich’s 19-year control of the club, a period in which they won five Premier League titles, five FA Cups and two Champions League crowns.
