F1 Legend Lewis Hamilton, Tennis Icon Serena Williams Join Forces to Buy Epl Club Chelsea

F1 Legend Lewis Hamilton, Tennis Icon Serena Williams Join Forces to Buy Epl Club Chelsea

Fred Kennedy
updated at April 12, 2023 at 8:00 PM
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  • Sir Martin Broughton, is said to be the frontrunner to take over the ownership of Premier League side, Chelsea
  • The former chairman of British Airways and Liverpool FC has reportedly roped in Lewis Hamilton and Serena Williams to team up with him in his bid
  • The two sporting stars are expected to contribute £10million each in the takeover deal that will end Roman Abramovich's reign at Stamford Bridge

Formula One legend Sir Lewis Hamilton and tennis icon Serena Williams have joined forces to purchase Premier League club, Chelsea.

The west London club is currently on sale, with a new owner expected to be ushered in in the coming weeks to take over from the sanctioned Roman Abramovich.

Empty seats at Stamford Bridge during the Premier League match between Chelsea and Arsenal at Stamford Bridge. Photo by Charlotte Wilson.
Empty seats at Stamford Bridge during the Premier League match between Chelsea and Arsenal at Stamford Bridge. Photo by Charlotte Wilson.
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Former chairman of British Airways and Liverpool FC, Sir Martin Broughton, is believed to be in a pole position to take over the ownership of the club, with reports suggesting he is already in talks with the relevant stakeholders.

The role of Lewis Hamilton, Serena Williams in the Chelsea takeover bid

According to the Daily Mail, sporting superstars, Hamilton and Serena are also in the frame to be a part of the Chelsea takeover bid.

It is believed Broughton has since engaged the duo to join forces with him to complete the purchase of the Blues.

Sky News claims that Hamilton, a seven-time Formula One champion and Williams, who has won 23 Grand Slams are prepared to pledge £10million each to the deal.

Lewis Hamilton's support for Arsenal

Hamilton's role in the Chelsea takeover comes just months after it emerged that he is an ardent Arsenal fan.

The F1 superstar has previously spoken about his admiration of the Gunners, openly admitting he has supported them since he was young.

"I have been watching Arsenal play for a long time, being with them through the highs and lows. If I can’t keep up with the game, then my best friend will call me every day, to give me all the updates," the 37-year-old was quoted saying back in 2020.

Arsenal silence Chelsea at Stamford Bridge

Earlier, Sports Brief reported Arsenal on Wednesday night, 20 April, kept their hope of qualifying for the Champions League alive after beating Chelsea 4-2 in a tough Premier League battle at Stamford Bridge.

Going into this Premier League encounter, Arsenal players knew that a win would be of great help in their top-four chase, and they did themselves lots of good.

Eddie Nketiah struck twice, with Bukayo Saka and Smith Rowe scoring a goal each as the Gunners stormed to a vital win.

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