As announced by the top English football division, the British government has yet to give the go-ahead for the sale. “Chelsea FC will now work with the relevant governments to secure the necessary licenses to complete the acquisition,” the statement said.
Boehly had previously agreed to a price of £4.25 billion (equivalent to almost €5 billion), British news agency PA reported.
Takeover by Russia sanctions necessary
The future of the club had been hanging in the balance at times due to the imposition of sanctions on its previous owner Roman Abramovich in the course of the Russian war of aggression in Ukraine. Government and league approval is needed because the Russian oligarch’s assets have been frozen.
Behind the consortium of buyers are the American Boehly, who is also a co-owner of the Los Angeles Dodgers baseball team, the Swiss multi-billionaire Hansjörg Wyss and US businessman Mark Walter. However, the largest stake in the London club is likely to be held by US investor Clearlake Capital in the future.
Source: dpa