(ANSA) – LONDON, MAY 25 – The sale of Chelsea to a US consortium is officially completed: this morning was confirmed by the British government after rumors circulated yesterday of a possible postponement of the takeover with consequent risk for the registration of the club to the next Premier League. In a statement, the highest authorities in London declared that “they are ready to issue the necessary authorizations to validate the sale” to the consortium led by Todd Boehly.
Yesterday it was the turn of the Premier League board to give its clearance to the transfer of ownership of the Stamford Bridge company, which thus closes the 19 years of presidency of Roman Abramovich. A government spokesman said: “After careful investigation (legal and accounting, ed), we can be sure that the entire proceeds from the Chelsea sale will not benefit Roman Abramovich or any other individual affected by sanctions. Now we can begin to work to ensure that the profit generated by the sale goes to a charity that cares for the victims of the war in Ukraine. “
The new property paid almost 5 billion euros to take over the club, which was put up for sale following the sanctions that hit Abramovich, because it was deemed close to the Kremlin by the British government. (HANDLE).
Source: Ansa
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