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Roman Abramovich

Russian-born businessman, former owner of Chelsea Football Club (2003-2022) and former governor of Russia's Chukotka region, with shareholdings in Evraz and Norilsk Nickel.

ReportedLatest source dated 2026-09-22Last reviewed 2026-10-26

What did Roman Abramovich actually say?

2026-03-09, Letter from his lawyers to the UK government, reported by The Times

Reported
“the funds, although currently frozen, remain the property of Fordstam Limited, which is wholly owned by Mr Abramovich”[1, 2]

Context. Response to UK government pressure over Chelsea sale proceeds Follow the source link for the full statement.

2022-03-02, Statement published by Chelsea FC

Reported
“In the current situation, I have therefore taken the decision to sell the club”[3]

Context. Announcing the decision to sell Chelsea FC Follow the source link for the full statement.

2022-03-02, Statement published by Chelsea FC

Reported
“The foundation will be for the benefit of all victims of the war in Ukraine.”[3]

Context. On use of the sale proceeds Follow the source link for the full statement.

2022-03-02, Statement published by Chelsea FC

Reported
“This has never been about business nor money for me, but about pure passion for the game and club.”[3]

Context. On his motives for owning the club Follow the source link for the full statement.

Sources

  1. Roman Abramovich warns UK government not to confiscate proceeds from Chelsea saleThe Times (via Yahoo News), 2026-03, secondary source
  2. Abramovich's lawyers say he will fight any UK attempt to seize Chelsea sale proceedsReuters (via Global Banking & Finance Review), 2026-03-09, secondary source
  3. Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich confirms he is selling football club amid Russia invasion of UkraineITV News, 2022-03-02, secondary source

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