The former owner of Chelsea, Roman Abramovich, has sworn never to buy a team again.
Following the invasion of Ukraine, the UK government imposed restrictions on Russian citizens, including forcing Abramovich to give up Chelsea.
Speaking to author Nick Purewal for a new book titled ‘Sanctioned: The Inside Story of the Sale of Chelsea FC’, Abramovich revealed: “Perhaps one day there would be a situation where I could attend a match and say a proper goodbye, but nothing more than that.”
“I don’t have any interest in any role in a football club, certainly not a professional role.
“There might be something where I could help with academies and youngsters, giving greater opportunities to people from difficult backgrounds, if there were an initiative that could make a difference.
“But as for ownership or a professional role at a club, I am done with that in this lifetime.”
Abramovich announced his decision to sell Chelsea in March 2022 amid allegations of ties to Russian President Vladimir Putin. The UK government imposed sanctions on him later that month.
The sale to the Todd Boehly-Clearlake Capital consortium was completed in May 2022 for £2.5 billion.