Roman Abramovich, owner of Chelsea, rejects the first offer for $3,278,910,000.00; ask for more than 4,000 million

The sale of Chelsea by Roman Abramovich promises to become a bid. The russian tycoon of the set blue He is already listening to offers after the statement a few days ago in which he announced that he is willing to sell his property. The first movements have not been long in coming, published on his web portal the AS journalfrom Spain: www.as.com.

“As announced by Reuters, the Russian has already rejected a dizzying first offer that came to him last week for around 3,000 million euros (3,278,910,000.00 dollars). It has not transpired who was the investor behind this movement, although some, such as the Swiss businessman Hansjörg Wyss They have already publicly announced that they would offer to take over the club”, detailed the Spanish newspaper.

“Apparently, Abramovich valued the sale of Chelsea at 4,000 million euros (4371880000.00 dollars), 25% more than what he was offered in the first instance. It must be remembered that the Russian bought the London club for 170, although later he injected much more to make his team one of the best in Europe and current champion of the Champions League. According The Athletichis contribution in these years has been around 2,000 million”, the publication limits.

Abramovich has resorted to Joe Ravitchco-founder of the investment bank Raine Group LLC, to find a buyer to meet his financial needs after 19 years as owner of Chelsea. “We’re not going to rush. It is very important that Chelsea have the right owner to guide the club forward”, he said in relation to the offers that are starting to arrive and that will increase in the coming days. Although there is no time limit, Abramovich does not want the process to take too long, the note explains.

There are several millionaires interested in buying Chelsea. Todd Boehleyan American investor with stakes in the Dodgers and the Lakers, is preparing an offer together with the aforementioned Swiss businessman Hansjörg Wyss, although more details are unknown at the moment. Even world-renowned athletes such as Conor McGregor would be able to join the bid, as he hinted on social networks, the publication ends. (D)