Chelsea: 6'3 star emerges as 'big winner' from Roman Abramovich blow

Armando Broja could be ‘a big winner’ when the Chelsea striker’s Southampton spell comes to an end thanks to owner Roman Abramovich being sanctioned, according to transfer insider Dean Jones.

Broja joined Saints on a season-long loan last August and he has gone on to show he is capable of turning in high-level performances in the Premier League.

Following his country’s invasion of Ukraine, Russian billionaire Abramovich put Chelsea up for sale last week.

However, the 55-year-old’s attempts to find a buyer have been halted after he was sanctioned by the UK government yesterday.

As a result, Abramovich’s assets have been frozen and it could hit Chelsea hard as they are now unable to sell match tickets and their merchandise shop will be closed in a bid to stop the Russian from making any more money.

Meanwhile, 6 ft 3 frontman Broja has been in fine form with loan club Southampton, scoring nine goals in 28 appearances.

The sanctions against Abramovich mean Chelsea will have trouble negotiating fresh contracts with their stars but that will not be a problem in Broja’s case as the 20-year-old penned a new long-term deal, which does not expire until the summer of 2026, last year.

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Jones believes Abramovich’s assets being frozen could play into Broja’s hands as it will result in Chelsea being unable to sign big-money reinforcements during the summer transfer window.

The journalist also feels Chelsea head coach Thomas Tuchel is set to give the frontman a chance to impress before the 2022/23 campaign gets underway.

Jones told GIVEMESPORT: “There was already a very good chance that Chelsea were going to give him a run in the team during pre-season, see