Roman Abramovich hands over 'stewardship and care' of Chelsea to club's charitable foundation

Roman Abramovich has handed over the stewardship and care of Chelsea to the «trustees of Chelsea's charitable foundation». Abramovich's position as Chelsea owner has come under scrutiny this week following Russia's invasion of Ukraine. Ad/> A statement released by Chelsea read: Premier LeaguePL Round-Up: Eriksen returns to action as Newcastle sink Brentford, Villa beat Brighton2 HOURS AGO «During my nearly 20-year ownership of Chelsea FC, I have always viewed my role as a custodian of the Club, whose job it is ensuring that we are as successful as we can be today, as well as build for the future, while also playing a positive role in our communities.

I have always taken decisions with the Club’s best interest at heart. I remain committed to these values. That is why I am today giving trustees of Chelsea’s Charitable Foundation the stewardship and care of Chelsea FC.

»I believe that currently they are in the best position to look after the interests of the Club, players, staff, and fans." /> John Devine, Paul Ramos, Piara Powar, Emma Hayes, Sir Hugh Robertson and Bruce Buck are among the Chelsea FC Foundation trustees, according to Sky. The decision comes less than 24 hours before Chelsea take on Liverpool in the League Cup final. And Blues boss Thomas Tuchel said in his pre-final press conference that the situation was worrying.

“I would love to take my right not to comment on this until there is a decision made,” he began. “But we are aware of it and it’s distracting us, it’s worrying us. To a certain degree I can understand the opinions and the critical opinions towards the club, towards us who represent that club.