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Vitesse in the clear over Chelsea ties

No irregularities have been found in the relationship between Vitesse and Chelsea.

The Dutch football association (KNVB) has ruled there is no evidence Chelsea has control over the policies of Vitesse.

Vitesse and Chelsea have enjoyed a close relationship ever since Merab Jordania - a friend of Roman Abramovich - took over the Eredivisie side in 2010 and several reports have since claimed that the Chelsea owner is using his influence at the GelreDome.

Jordania sold the club to Alexander Chigirinsky, another close friend of Abramovich, in October 2013 to further fuel speculation that Chelsea is calling the shots in Arnhem, but the KNVB has now ruled there is no proof the reigning Premier League champion has any say in Vitesse's dealings.