Swiss Billionaire Confirms Big Offer From Roman Abramovich for Him to Buy Chelsea

Swiss Billionaire Confirms Big Offer From Roman Abramovich for Him to Buy Chelsea

Ibitoye Shittu
updated at April 12, 2023 at 7:57 PM
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  • Swiss billionaire Hansjorg Wyss has confirmed receiving offer from Roman Abramovich for him to buy Chelsea
  • Roman Abramovich who is also a Russian billionaire has been the owner of Chelsea since 2003 winning many titles
  • The ongoing conflict between Ukraine and Russia is said to be the reason for Roman Abramovich's readiness to sell Chelsea

Chelsea who are Premier League giants are now on the verge of being sold after Swiss billionaire Hansjorg Wyss confirmed that he has been approached by Roman Abramovich.

Roman Abramovich has been under serious criticism following Russia's attack on Ukraine and the situation forced him to hand over the control of the Blues to some people.

But despite his decision, there have been talks that Roman Abramovich should not be allowed to own any property in England due to the fact that he is a Russian.

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Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich in action. Photo by Alex Livesey
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According to the report on GOAL and Telegraph, Hansjorg Wyss explained that Roman Abramovich is ready to sell the Stamford Bridge giants stressing that he has contacted others.

Hansjorg Wyss' statement on Chelsea

''Abramovich is trying to sell all his villas in England. He also wants to get rid of Chelsea quickly. I and three other people received an offer on Tuesday to buy Chelsea.
"I have to wait four to five days now. Abramovich is currently asking far too much. You know, Chelsea owe him £2 billion.''

Who is Hansjorg Wyss?

Hansjorg Wyss, 86, currently resides in the U.S., having made his fortune as founder and former president and chairman of Synthes USA, a medical device manufacturer.

Chelsea under investigation over Roman Abramovic handover claims

Earlier, Sports Brief had reported how Roman Abramovic's Chelsea handover seems to have sparked more troubles for Chelsea as the London club is under intense scrutiny from the Charity Commission.

Chelsea had confirmed on Saturday, February 26, that owner, Roman Abramovic has handed the stewardship of the club to the trustees of the Chelsea Foundation.

According to a report via 90 MINS, the handing over of Chelsea to the Chelsea Foundation is believed to have caught the charity’s trustees by surprise.

The Blues will now be required to explain to the Commission how the club and the foundation will remain separate if the same group of people are responsible for both.

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