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CHELSEA Q&A: How long could it take to sell the club, who are the major contenders to take over and will Stamford Bridge be a major problem?

Longstanding Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich announced his decision to sell the club on Wednesday night, amid Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

The Russian-Israeli billionaire said that the proceeds made from the sale of the club will go to a charitable foundation benefiting victims of the war in Ukraine.

Sportsmail's Sami Mokbel has answered the most pressing questions around the sale of Chelsea football club - including how long it could take to exchange, who is in the running to take over and how much it is likely to cost.

Roman Abramovich announced his decision to sell Chelsea football club on Wednesday
Abramovich (C) came under fire for his links with Russian president Vladimir Putin's regime

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