- Roman Abramovich, a Russian oligarch, announced that he will sell Chelsea FC, an English soccer club.
- A group led by Swedish billionaire Hansjörg Wyss appeared to be early front-runners.
- A number of billionaires in America are poised to increase the ante for the club which is valued at more than $3Billion.
A group of billionaires from America is leading the charge in the race to buy one of the largest soccer clubs in the world.
Roman Abramovich, Russian oligarch and billionaire, declared his intention to sell Chelsea FC in England’s Premier League shortly after Russia invaded Ukraine.
ESPN, Abramovich wants “at least” $3.9 billion (£3 billion) for the club. Chelsea FC was valued in 2008 at $3.2 Billion Forbes has just released the most recent valuations for the top soccer clubs. Abramovich, who purchased the parent company of Chelsea for $230 millions in 2003, became the owner of Chelsea.
Here’s a list of names that are said to be interested in the Premier League powerhouse.