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Conor McGregor Reacts to Rumors of Chelsea Being for Sale: 'I Wish to Explore This'

UFC star Conor McGregor is also a smart businessman who is willing to invest in an opportunity when one comes along.

The Notorious tweeted that he would like to explore purchasing Chelsea amid rumors the club is for sale:

Conor McGregor

I wish to explore this. <a href="https://twitter.com/ChelseaFC?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@ChelseaFC</a> <a href="https://t.co/ABEjjCqhD7">pic.twitter.com/ABEjjCqhD7</a>

Per James Olley of ESPN FC, club owner Roman Abramovich is "willing to listen to offers" for the Blues because of increasing pressure over his ownership amid Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

Abramovich is the sole shareholder of Fordstam Limited, which has owned the club since 2003.