Chelsea, after Abramovich: a Saudi consortium steps up

Rumors about the change of ownership of Chelsea follow one another: there would also be a Saudi consortium among those interested in buying the Blues. According to some British media reports, the Saudi Media Group – with Mohamed Alkhereiji in the front row – would be ready to put 3.2 billion euros on the table to take over the club from Roman Abramovich. A proposal whose details should be disclosed over the weekend. Unlike the fund that bought Newcastle in recent months, however, this consortium is not directly linked to the Saudi government: this should avoid the risk of a possible stop by the Premier League.

The ticket case

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Meanwhile, Chelsea are pressing on the English government. According to the Daily Mail, the London company “frozen” since March 10 – that is, since the government sanctions against Abramovich arrived – cannot carry out commercial operations. How to sell tickets, an operation that the London company is clamoring for from the government. The Blues will ask for an addendum to the current license to financially support the company that otherwise risks financial meltdown. At the moment only season ticket holders can happen to Stamford Bridge.