Roman Abramovich is willing to listen to offers for Chelsea as pressure grows over his ownership amid Russia's ongoing invasion of Ukraine, sources have told ESPN.
The 55-year-old attempted to separate the club from a possible personal sanction from the U.K. government by passing "stewardship and care" of Chelsea on to its trustees Saturday.
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However, sources have told ESPN that the trustees are seeking legal advice before responding to Abramovich's instruction due to concerns that a charitable foundation is not a suitable entity to run a football club.