Chelsea FC owner Roman Abramovich announced Wednesday he’s decided to sell the club.
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"I would like to address the speculation in media over the past few days in relation to my ownership of Chelsea FC," he said in a statement. "As I have stated before, I have always taken decisions with the Club’s best interest at heart. In the current situation, I have therefore taken the decision to sell the Club, as I believe this is in the best interest of the Club, the fans, the employees, as well as the Club’s sponsors and partners.
He took over the English Premier League team in 2003 and put Chelsea back on the map with more than a dozen trophies, including five Premier League titles. But the success on the pitch is hardly overshadowing his alleged ties to the Kremlin. "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," he said. "I have always taken decisions with the Club’s best interest at heart. I remain committed to these values.
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