Fernando

Maybe for the fans chanting things that MP don't want to hear?

No one is shock. We knew he is that. Is best to let him go back to Italy. But we will take a big cut. Maybe if we are lucky we get half.

Crazy, I wonder if UK will allow us to get bought by another Saudi organization.

My only question is who will accept the fee to sell? And don't you need the signature of Roman to sell? Or government just took over the club and everything? They will dictate who buy at what price?

I'm interested in this. Since Roman can't have any more, give us the money. That money to stay at Chelsea fc. Not the new owners, because they will like to pocket it themselves. I wonder how will that be done though?

Yes I hope PSG go for lukaku

Now that PSG eleminated again I hope they want a striker and go for lukaku.

Why are Premier League side Chelsea such an attractive club to buy? Q. What is the appeal of Chelsea to a prospective new owner? A. Chelsea are already a globally recognised sporting brand. Their success in the Premier League and Europe -- two Champions Leagues, two Europa Leagues -- over the past 20 years means they are synonymous with winning and being at the forefront of the game. But they are also a Premier League team, and that is a huge attraction. The Premier League's global media deal between 2022 and 2025 is worth £5.3bn and it will continue to grow, so that has obvious appeal to any investor. Within that, there is the opportunity for Chelsea grow their commercial strategy in the way that Manchester United have done under the Glazer family. Despite their successes on the pitch, Chelsea remain a long way behind United commercially (Chelsea generated £153.6 million in commercial revenue in 2021 compared to United's £232m), and any new owner could grow that income significantly. Chelsea could also be transformed into a global platform, similar to the Red Bull Group or City Football Group, which now amounts to 10 teams across the world, and develop a Chelsea Football Group to boost revenue and visibility. And while the stadium at Stamford Bridge requires modernisation and enlargement, doing that presents an opportunity as much as a challenge because of potential naming rights and the ability to become a finance-generating multi-event venue. Q. Does Chelsea's London location make them more attractive to a new owner? A. Aside from the potential opportunities mentioned previously, do not underestimate the value of being able to leverage Chelsea's status as a club based in London for everything from recruitment to attracting sponsors. There are more billionaires on the planet than ever before; life is short for them, so they want to enjoy the business opportunity and a chance to live in one of the world's best cities. London is a huge appeal. London is a financial hub with transport links to every corner of the globe, and Chelsea also have the additional advantage of being located in one of the most prestigious areas of the city. Owning real estate in London is a smart investment. Under Abramovich, Chelsea have exploited the appeal of London to attract star players -- Eden Hazard rejected Manchester United and Manchester City to sign from Lille in 2012 -- and any new owner would be able to do this when recruiting players and managers. Q. Tottenham, Arsenal and West Ham all have substantially larger and more modern stadiums in London than Chelsea. United, City and Liverpool all play at bigger grounds than Stamford Bridge, which holds fewer than 42,000 fans. Plans to build a new stadium were scrapped last year, and the estimate in 2018 was that it would cost £1bn. It will cost even more now, so is the grounds issue likely to discourage bidders? A. The stadium rebuild is a necessity, but it should be seen as an opportunity. Interest rates remain low on the global market, so any new owner would be able to access cheap debt to raise funds for the stadium project. And there really is a chance for Chelsea to build a stadium that would be regarded as a destination venue for world sport in a similar fashion to Madison Square Garden in New York. Tottenham have built a stadium that has already hosted NFL games and world title boxing events since opening in 2019, and Chelsea would have similar opportunities with a new multi-purpose stadium. Q. What are the challenges for making Chelsea succeed? They would be competing with state-owned clubs, such as Man City and Paris Saint-Germain, and there is no salary cap to keep costs down. A. Sustaining on-pitch success while running a disciplined revenue/costs business is the primary challenge. To do that, the new owners would have to focus on revenue growth and brand expansion, feeding the need to continue to invest in players. They should also focus on a clear club identity beyond just winning, i.e., young players from the academy. Over the past two or three years, we have seen the fruits of Chelsea's academy emerge in the first team with the likes of Mason Mount, Reece James and Callum Hudson-Odoi. This model of emerging talent and smart recruitment helped Chelsea win the Champions League last season. Q. What will the Chelsea sale do for football ownership in terms of setting a bar? How will Man United/Liverpool/Tottenham, etc., now be valued? A. It will certainly "mark the asset" of a lot of other teams in the Premier League, but they are all different. Chelsea have their winning recent history and the appeal of London, tempered with the necessity of a new stadium, while Tottenham have the new stadium, but none of the winning pedigree of Chelsea and a less prestigious location in the north of London. Manchester United have the history, the commercial power and an incredibly strong global brand, but they have a stadium and a team which both need investment. Liverpool are similar to United and are winning right now, but they have to sustain it. Soccer News Scores Schedule Transfers USMNT USWNT Teams Leagues & Cups Tables Subscribe to ESPN+ Soccer Playoff Pick 'Em PickCenter Tickets Why are Premier League side Chelsea such an attractive club to buy? play Will Abramovich's decision to sell Chelsea impact their performances? (0:57) Facebook Twitter Facebook Messenger Email 10:00 AM ET Mark OgdenSenior Writer, ESPN FC Chelsea are up for sale, with owner Roman Abramovich, the Russian oligarch, enlisting the Raine Group, a New York investment bank, to find a buyer willing to meet his asking price of £3 billion for the reigning Champions League holders and FIFA Club World Cup champions. EDITOR'S PICKS Explainer: What next for Chelsea as Abramovich puts the club up for sale? 2dJames Olley Sources: Dodgers part-owner set for Chelsea bid 3dJames Olley Tuchel: Chelsea sale won't affect my future 3dJames Olley For the super-wealthy individuals and private equity investment companies interested in buying a sporting franchise, the opportunity to own A-list football clubs as globally renowned as Chelsea rarely comes around. Sources have told ESPN that Raine Group have already received at least 300 expressions of interest from potential buyers. And although the vast majority of those will quickly be discounted as lacking the funds or business plan to buy the club -- one of the Premier League's most successful teams -- sources have said that at least 10 are regarded as credible, with more expected to emerge before the March 15 deadline for first indications of a bid. But with a £3bn valuation, which would make Chelsea the most expensive football club in history, and a stadium at Stamford Bridge that is significantly smaller and less modern than those of their domestic and European rivals, are Chelsea as appealing as they first appear? ADVERTISEMENT ESPN has spoken to Mike Forde, a former Chelsea director from 2007 to 2013 and now executive chairman of Sportsology, the New York-based company that has advised U.S. ownership groups buying major sporting assets in Europe and America, to discuss the race to buy to Chelsea and why there is so much interest in acquiring the club. - Sources: Chelsea sale attracting rival U.S. bidders - Marcotti: What FIFA's Russia ban means, how it works - Explained: What Abramovich's moves mean for Chelsea Q. What is the appeal of Chelsea to a prospective new owner? A. Chelsea are already a globally recognised sporting brand. Their success in the Premier League and Europe -- two Champions Leagues, two Europa Leagues -- over the past 20 years means they are synonymous with winning and being at the forefront of the game. But they are also a Premier League team, and that is a huge attraction. The Premier League's global media deal between 2022 and 2025 is worth £5.3bn and it will continue to grow, so that has obvious appeal to any investor. Within that, there is the opportunity for Chelsea grow their commercial strategy in the way that Manchester United have done under the Glazer family. Despite their successes on the pitch, Chelsea remain a long way behind United commercially (Chelsea generated £153.6 million in commercial revenue in 2021 compared to United's £232m), and any new owner could grow that income significantly. Chelsea could also be transformed into a global platform, similar to the Red Bull Group or City Football Group, which now amounts to 10 teams across the world, and develop a Chelsea Football Group to boost revenue and visibility. And while the stadium at Stamford Bridge requires modernisation and enlargement, doing that presents an opportunity as much as a challenge because of potential naming rights and the ability to become a finance-generating multi-event venue. Q. Does Chelsea's London location make them more attractive to a new owner? A. Aside from the potential opportunities mentioned previously, do not underestimate the value of being able to leverage Chelsea's status as a club based in London for everything from recruitment to attracting sponsors. There are more billionaires on the planet than ever before; life is short for them, so they want to enjoy the business opportunity and a chance to live in one of the world's best cities. London is a huge appeal. London is a financial hub with transport links to every corner of the globe, and Chelsea also have the additional advantage of being located in one of the most prestigious areas of the city. Owning real estate in London is a smart investment. Under Abramovich, Chelsea have exploited the appeal of London to attract star players -- Eden Hazard rejected Manchester United and Manchester City to sign from Lille in 2012 -- and any new owner would be able to do this when recruiting players and managers. play 2:27 What's next for Chelsea after Abramovich puts club up for sale? Gab Marcotti reacts to Roman Abramovich's decision to sell the Chelsea Football Club and details who might be the next owner. Q. Tottenham, Arsenal and West Ham all have substantially larger and more modern stadiums in London than Chelsea. United, City and Liverpool all play at bigger grounds than Stamford Bridge, which holds fewer than 42,000 fans. Plans to build a new stadium were scrapped last year, and the estimate in 2018 was that it would cost £1bn. It will cost even more now, so is the grounds issue likely to discourage bidders? A. The stadium rebuild is a necessity, but it should be seen as an opportunity. Interest rates remain low on the global market, so any new owner would be able to access cheap debt to raise funds for the stadium project. And there really is a chance for Chelsea to build a stadium that would be regarded as a destination venue for world sport in a similar fashion to Madison Square Garden in New York. Tottenham have built a stadium that has already hosted NFL games and world title boxing events since opening in 2019, and Chelsea would have similar opportunities with a new multi-purpose stadium. Q. What are the challenges for making Chelsea succeed? They would be competing with state-owned clubs, such as Man City and Paris Saint-Germain, and there is no salary cap to keep costs down. A. Sustaining on-pitch success while running a disciplined revenue/costs business is the primary challenge. To do that, the new owners would have to focus on revenue growth and brand expansion, feeding the need to continue to invest in players. They should also focus on a clear club identity beyond just winning, i.e., young players from the academy. Over the past two or three years, we have seen the fruits of Chelsea's academy emerge in the first team with the likes of Mason Mount, Reece James and Callum Hudson-Odoi. This model of emerging talent and smart recruitment helped Chelsea win the Champions League last season. Chelsea are the reigning European champions and are seen as a Premier League superpower. Alexander Hassenstein - UEFA/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images Q. What will the Chelsea sale do for football ownership in terms of setting a bar? How will Man United/Liverpool/Tottenham, etc., now be valued? A. It will certainly "mark the asset" of a lot of other teams in the Premier League, but they are all different. Chelsea have their winning recent history and the appeal of London, tempered with the necessity of a new stadium, while Tottenham have the new stadium, but none of the winning pedigree of Chelsea and a less prestigious location in the north of London. Manchester United have the history, the commercial power and an incredibly strong global brand, but they have a stadium and a team which both need investment. Liverpool are similar to United and are winning right now, but they have to sustain it. But, yes, whatever the final figure that Chelsea are sold for, it will give an indication as to what the other clubs may be worth. Q. Are they any other global sporting brands on the market that could tempt buyers elsewhere? A. The Denver Broncos are searching for a new owner and, historically, they are a top-six NFL franchise, so they are an appealing investment. The Broncos and Chelsea are similar, but they have their differences. The NFL is a safer bet for investors because there are fewer potential losses and a huge U.S. broadcasting deal. The flip side is that there is very little capacity to grow the Broncos brand globally. Football, however, is the No. 1 global sport, and the Premier League is the top world league. Chelsea is the club of London, and London is one of the top five cities in the world to own an asset. The Broncos is all about safety and a domestic (albeit huge) audience; Chelsea is about growth and global opportunity. https://www.espn.com/soccer/Chelsea-engchelsea/story/4611480/why-are-premier-league-side-Chelsea-such-an-attractive-club-to-buy

From Russia to Turkey? We will soon need to sell again since Turkey is also looking to invade in the future. lol

Yeah she was good, would be good to retain her.

Going to miss him, but it's for the best. And with money going to Ukraine he has done a goodwill gesture.

But how it will work with two or three investor. Why Todd does not just do it himself? I think it's harder to deal with many investor when your just the sole owner? Or that's not correct?

Like @Pizy said the next buyer has a higher potential to from USA. Chelsea is very big in USA and giving the owners that have bought PL clubs, it is the best thing to have.

I doubt he will get that much. This will be deemed a buyer market giving that sellers like Roman want to sell ASAP and hence should accept buyers demand. Otherwise this will drag and he won't be able to sell easily and then sanctions will hit.

Yeah he keeps popping up in these sales. I think more then likely he will be the buyer, but obviously wants to buy at a discount. We shall see what happens.

Yeah the best thing he can do. He has always cared for the club, I don't think there was a better owner in the world in the short time.

I would love Elon Musk

I think we will truly see that on this thing. Ukraine president ask for immediate entrance to the EU. I'm sure this will fall in deaf ears. https://www.politico.eu/article/volodymyr-zelenskyy-eu-ukraine-membership/

Chelsea: Roman Abramovich involvement at club could see them become toxic brand for investors, says sports branding expert Ben Peppi, head of sports services at JMW solicitors, tells Sky Sports News: "There'll be new sponsors who look at Chelsea and go 'if the ownership is still in the hands of Mr Abramovich, we don't want a part of it'. It doesn't send the right message out morally, ethically, socially" https://www.skysports.com/football/news/12040/12554259/Chelsea-roman-abramovich-involvement-at-club-could-see-them-become-toxic-brand-for-investors-says-sports-branding-expert

Must be a Spurs fan 😂

The MP Bryant on his tweeter does not believe anything. It's apparent to me after this that Bryant has an agenda.

Wow this changes everything https://www.skysports.com/football/news/11668/12553983/Chelsea-owner-roman-abramovich-trying-to-broker-peace-between-russia-ukraine-according-to-spokesperson Abramovich's spokesperson said: "Abramovich was contacted by the Ukrainian side for support in achieving a peaceful resolution, and that he has been trying to help ever since." Considering what is at stake, we would ask for your understanding as to why we have not commented on neither the situation as such nor his involvement. Thank you." Ukrainian film director and producer Alexander Rodnyansky also confirmed Abramovich's involvement, insisting the Chelsea owner was the only person to respond to calls for help. Rodnyansky has claimed that representatives from Ukraine's government have expressed gratitude for Abramovich's attempts at help. "I can confirm that the Ukrainian side have been trying to find someone in Russia willing to help them in finding a peaceful resolution," said Rodnyansky. They are connected to Roman Abramovich through the Jewish community and reached out to him for help. "Roman Abramovich has been trying to mobilize support for a peaceful resolution ever since. Although Roman Abramovich's influence is limited, he is the only one who responded and taken it upon himself to try. "If this will have an impact or not, I don't know, but I am in contact with Zelensky's staff myself, and know that they are grateful for his genuine effors."

But this is what happen in WW2. Do nothing while the other gets ground. Russia will not stop in Ukraine. And now China will take Taiwan. 7

Yes it's a good buy for an American. We shall see what happens.

Western rulers are idiots. Like if sanctioning rich people is going to do anything to help the poor people in Ukraine that are going to be massacre by the Russian. This world is truly going from smart to dumber.