In a statement released by a London-based communications firm, the family said Rickettsshe heads an investment group that will make her formal offer for the English winner of the football Champions League on Friday (03/18/2022).
“As longtime operators of a legendary professional sports team, the Ricketts family and their partners understand the importance of investing in success on the pitch while respecting the traditions of the club, fans and community.”the statement said.
“At a given time” further details should be given. The Ricketts family bought the famous baseball team in 2009 Major Leaguethe cubs.
Interested parties can submit purchase offers until Friday
The one for sale Chelsea FC is currently facing severe sanctions from the British government because of its Russian owner Roman Abramovich. The club from the premier league is currently not allowed to sign or sell players or negotiate new contracts. Prospective buyers can submit an offer until Friday if they have the necessary financial resources.
The UK government is responsible for oversight buyout-Process in which the investment bank “Raine Group” has been working since last week. That’s when it became known that Abramovich was putting the West London club up for sale.
Other interested parties will become public
Another consortium apparently considering an offer Todd Boehlyco-owner of Los Angeles Dodgersthe Swiss billionaire Hansjorg Wyss and Jonathan Goldsteina London-based real estate investor who CEO from Cain International is.
The British real estate developer Nick Candy has also expressed interest in a tender.
Source: dpa