LONDON (Reuters) – John Terry will try to assist shield Chelsea’s “historical past and heritage” by becoming a member of the True Blues consortium in their bid to purchase a ten% stake in the Premier League membership, which can be used to signify the followers, the previous captain mentioned on Saturday.
The consortium is comprised of ex-players, together with Terry and former Chelsea ladies’s workforce participant Claire Rafferty, in addition to British entrepreneurs and followers.
It is suggested by Oakvale Capital, which is a number one Mergers and Acquisitions and strategic advisory boutique specializing in the gaming, playing and sports activities sectors. Chelsea Pitch Owners and the Chelsea Supporters’ Trust have additionally backed the plan in precept.
“Chelsea has been such an necessary a part of my life for 22 years,” Terry wrote on Twitter. “I need to see the membership’s historical past and heritage protected as we go into a brand new period with like-minded individuals who have the identical long-term imaginative and prescient of constructing the perfect soccer membership in the world.
“Having met with and heard what the True Blues Consortium is about, I do know they perceive
“They’re a gaggle of lifelong Chelsea followers and season ticket holders who’ve created an idea that may complement and help any most popular bidder working the membership whereas including fan connection and engagement with the board.”
Three bids have been made to buy Chelsea by teams led by British property developer Nick Candy, Chicago Cubs house owners the Ricketts household and the pairing of Martin Broughton and Sebastian Coe, the president of World Athletics.
European champions Chelsea had been initially put up on the market by proprietor Roman Abramovich following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine earlier than sanctions had been imposed on the oligarch by the British authorities, successfully giving it management of the membership.
Terry received 5 Premier League titles and 5 FA Cups plus the Champions League in 2012. He made 717 appearances for the London membership between 1998-2017.
(Reporting by Aadi Nair in Bengaluru; Editing by Ken Ferris)
