According to Spanish sports website Soy Madridista, prominent Pakistani billionaire Javed Afridi is in the race to replace Roman Abramovich as Chelsea owner.
Abramovich, a Russian billionaire, has reportedly put Chelsea up for sale as pressure mounted over his position as the owner of the Premier League giants after Russia’s conflict with Ukraine broke out last week.
Additionally, Afridi, who owns the Peshawar Zalmi franchise in the Pakistan Super League, is now interested in purchasing one of the world’s most prestigious football clubs.
A meeting has already taken place, as per a source who spoke to Khaleej Times.
According to the source, “Afridi’s team met with a sports and legal agency in the United Kingdom this afternoon (Wednesday). A number of investors are interested in Chelsea Football Club.”
