A consortium led by the former chairman of British Airways, Martin Broughtonhas been included in the list of candidates to buy the Chelseaas reported on Friday by a spokesman for the group.
The group led by Broughton, who was once president of the Liverpoolconsists of personalities such as Sebastian Coethe president of World Athletics. Josh Harris and David Blitzershareholders of Crystal Palace, are also part of this conglomerate to deal with the purchase of Chelsea.
A successful application
According to various media outlets in England, Broughton’s candidacy seems to have been welcomed by the English government. The UK executive sanctioned Roman Abramovich due to its links with Putin and a candidacy like this, with a clear English influence, it would be very well positioned to prosper.
Being today is the deadline to present candidacy, it will be necessary to be attentive to the most immediate future of Chelsea. After presiding over Liverpool, Broughton could become the first person to lead two projects of such magnitude in the Premier.
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