In recent developments, the Premier League has launched an investigation into the player transfer payments made by Chelsea under the ownership of Roman Abramovich, the former proprietor of the club. The inquiry, as reported by The Times, revolves around suspicions of undisclosed payments associated with the signings of Brazilian winger Willian and Cameroonian striker Samuel Eto’o.
The focus of the investigation centers on the 2013 transfer activities when Eto’o moved from the Russian club Anzhi Makhachkala to Chelsea. This probe comes amid increased scrutiny and government sanctions against Abramovich following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Abramovich eventually sold Chelsea to a consortium led by Todd Boehly for £4.2 billion last year.
Reports indicate that Chelsea’s current ownership, under Todd Boehly, has cooperated with the investigation into transfers that occurred during Abramovich’s tenure. It has come to light that financial records suggest potential additional payments linked to Russian entities during the transfers of Willian and Eto’o. Neither player has confirmed awareness of these extra payments during their transfers.
Chelsea, through an official statement, clarified that these payments are unrelated to any individuals currently associated with the club.
🚨 A Premier League investigation into secret transfer-related payments made by Chelsea during the Roman Abramovich era will include the scrutiny of financial transactions around the signings of Willian and Samuel Eto’o.
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