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The Times: Abu lent Chelsea a total of £1.514 billion

According to the Times, Abramovich's company lent Chelsea £19.9 million last season and has lent £1.514 billion to the club so far.

The Times: Abu lent Chelsea a total of £1.514 billion

Chelsea's parent company Fordstam recently released its annual earnings report, which showed Abu's company lent Chelsea £19.9 million last season and £1.514 billion to the Blues so far.

The borrowings are expected to be repaid to Abu's subsidiary, but since the debts come from the team owner and are interest-free, Chelsea can define itself as debt-free.

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