Zinchenko Helping to Set Up Arsenal Chelsea Friendly With Proceeds Going to Ukraine Charity

• Russia's invasion of Ukraine led to sanctions on Roman Abramovich and subsequent sale of Chelsea
• Net profits from the sale of the Premier League club were diverted to charities assisting in the country
• Arsenal's Ukrainian star Oleksandr Zinchenko is working to orchestrate a charity match against the Blues

Former Chelsea owner and Russian oligarch, Roman Abramovich witnessed the club win the final trophy of his era - the FIFA Club World Cup - a year before an event that spelt the end of his ownership reign.

Russia invaded Ukraine, which led the United Kingdom to impose sanctions on notable citizens of the country and their businesses in the country.

Abramovich was then forced to sell the club he had owned for 19 years.

The new owners, Todd Boehly and Behdad Eghbali have worked to amend things and support the war-torn country, with reports of efforts being stepped up towards a charity match.

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As part of the agreement to sign Ukrainian attacker, Mykhailo Mudryk from Shakhtar Donetsk for £89-million, Chelsea agreed to play a friendly against the club in the Donbas region whenever it is safe to do so, as reported by Evening Standard.

The Blues hijacked the deal for the 22-year-old from rivals, Arsenal, despite the Gunners being willing to match the offer for the fast winger.

Zinchenko orchestrating Chelsea-Arsenal friendly

The Mudryk transfer saga created bitterness among fans of the two clubs, but it appears the clubs' directors and players took it for what it is - a purely business transfer that could have gone either way.

As reported by Athletic UK, a friendly match is in the works between the two clubs, with either Stamford Bridge or the Emirates Stadium as a potential venue and the proceeds going to charity efforts in Ukraine.

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Former Chelsea striker, Andriy Shevchenko and Arsenal star, Oleksandr Zinchenko are reported to be heavily involved in ensuring plans are put in place for the charity exhibition game.

Zinchenko influences Arsenal's mentality

Sports Brief also reported on the former Manchester City star changing the mentality of the Arsenal dressing room after his summer transfer.

Zinchenko revealed talk of the title earlier in the season was laughed at by most of his teammates, but their form soon changed their minds.

Arsenal are currently three points ahead of Pep Guardiola's men with a game in hand, and the two sides clash at the Emirates Stadium on Wednesday.