Chelsea have some clarity after an uncertain few months with the consortium led by LA Dodgers co-owner Todd Boehly set to buy the Premier League giants.
The Boehly group, which includes fellow Dodgers co-owner Mark Walter, Swiss billionaire Hansjoerg Wyss and US investment firm Clearlake Capital have committed to a deal worth £4.25 billion ($5.2 billion), a record for a sports club.
A sum of £1.75 billion is earmarked for future investment in the club with the other £2.5 billion frozen due to the sanctions imposed on current owner Roman Abramovich.
The Russian oligarch has insisted his intention is for all of the proceeds to be donated to victims of the war in Ukraine.
The sale brings to an end Abramovich’s 19-year reign during which the Blues have enjoyed unparallelled success.
Chelsea won five Premier League titles and two Champions League among 19 major trophies.