Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich has released a shock statement this evening amid Ukraine’s conflict with Russia.
He has confirmed that he has ceded care and stewardship of the Blues to the club’s charitable arm amid the ongoing fight in eastern Europe.
The statement read: “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.
