Roman Abramovich's attempt to sell the shares of the Chelsea club has been stopped by the English government. Following the risk of possible sanctions against him, as a result of the measures taken against the Russian oligarchs, the president of Chelsea took the decision to put the London club up for sale. But British authorities have "frozen" Abramovich's assets, including the football club.
This puts Chelsea at a very delicate crossroads, as the aim of the authorities is to stop Abramovich from benefiting monetary income, from the team. The government has implemented a special plan under which staff and players will continue to be paid regularly, at least until the end of the season. Also, the subscription that fans have purchased to watch Chelsea matches live this season will continue to be valid.
But the future is expected to be quite difficult. Chelsea will not be able to sell or buy new players. Also, the official club store will be closed. The English government is considering another special measure, which is the elaboration of a license that allows the sale of the club in the future, but on the condition that Abramovich does not gain any income from the operation.
All these measures will give a big blow to Chelsea, which will find it very difficult to be competitive in the championship and Europe, if the measures will continue to remain in force for a long time.
Abramovich said a few days ago that the money gained from the sale of the club would go to help war victims. But apparently this will not happen as the Russian billionaire has de facto lost ownership of Chelsea. BBC Sport sports analysts, but also fans of the team have expressed pessimism about the future of the team, saying that a difficult road awaits them.
