Chelsea: Roman Abramovitch demands 2.89 billion euros from the British state

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By: Nicolas Gerbault

Chelsea: Roman Abramovitch demands 2.89 billion euros from the British state

In 2022, the British government forced Roman Abramovich to sell Chelsea to Todd Boehly after freezing his assets following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Since then, the Russian oligarch has continued to fight against the British government to assert his rights and resolve this financial dispute. As reported The GuardianAbramovitch is even ready to go into legal territory.

The former Chelsea boss is demanding no less than 2.5 billion pounds, or 2.89 billion euros, from the British government. The 59-year-old businessman believes that this money, linked to the sale of the London club, belongs to him while they are currently blocked in a British account. The government wants this money to be used for Ukraine while Abramovich wants more flexibility in getting his money back.

Nicolas Gerbault

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Nicolas Gerbault

Nicolas Gerbault is a passionate and knowledgeable football enthusiast with a special focus on French football. Born and raised in France, Nicolas discovered his love for the beautiful game at a young age and developed a deep understanding of the ins and outs of "Le Championnat." His French roots and extensive experience in football journalism have made him an invaluable asset to the French Football Weekly team. As an author for the website, his expertise includes not only in-depth analysis of Ligue 1 and Ligue 2 matches but also insightful profiles of up-and-coming talents, detailed transfer news, and engaging coverage of the French national team. His captivating writing style and undeniable passion for the game have earned him a loyal following among our readers. When he's not crafting engaging articles for French Football Weekly, Nicolas enjoys attending live matches whenever he can, exploring football culture in various French cities, and engaging in spirited debates with fellow fans.