But Jim Ratcliffe has come to disrupt this ecosystem with a belated offer which will involve 2 billion euros in investment in the club over 10 years, and 3 billion in the direction of a charitable foundation to support the victims of the war in Ukraine.
According to several media outlets, Ratcliffe’s offer is by far the highest.
The 69-year-old businessman had already considered an offer in 2019, before falling back on the Nice club. Ineos has also given its name since 2019 to one of the most prominent teams in cycling.
“We believe London should have a club that reflects the stature of the city. A club that is held in the same way as Real Madrid, Barcelona or Bayern Munich“, explains Ineos, assuring “make this investment as fans of the beautiful game and not with a view to making a profit“.
Chelsea hope to have a new owner in place by the end of May, so that they can prepare for next season with confidence. The current sanctions indeed prevent any signature of contract with the players.
The Blues are currently third in the English Championship, far behind the leading duo Manchester City – Liverpool.
