On Saturday, Chelsea legend John Terry issued a statement confirming that he had joined the True Blue consortium and would bid for a 10% stake in Chelsea.
After Abu was sanctioned by the British government, Chelsea's sale has received widespread attention, with more than 20 companies and consortiums already bidding. The True Blue Consortium is a group of Chelsea fans with the goal of acquiring a 10% stake in Chelsea to preserve Chelsea's "history and legacy".
Chelsea fans only need £100 to participate in the scheme, and in addition to Terry, former Chelsea women's defender Lovedy has also joined the True Blue Consortium. The owners of Chelsea Stadium, which owns the stamford bridge freehold, and the Chelsea Fans Trust, support the plan in principle, and they also receive financial support from Oak Capital.
On Friday, the True Blue consortium had reached out to the Rennes Bank Group, which is responsible for chelsea's sale, and submitted its tender on Friday. The True Blue consortium's goal is to elect a representative to the Chelsea board, and Terry may be the best option. Terry, 41, played for the Blues from 1998 to 2017, making 717 appearances, winning five Premier League titles and also winning the Champions League.
On Saturday, Terry confirmed on social networks that he had joined the True Blue consortium, saying, "Chelsea have been such an important part of my life for 22 years. I want to see the club's history and heritage preserved, so we have entered a new era with like-minded people who aim to build the best club in the world and understand the importance of club DNA. ”
"They are all chelsea lifelong fans and season ticket holders who have created a concept that complements the owners of the club, helping the owners while increasing the connection between the fans and the club. This innovative structure aims to accommodate all Chelsea fans and protect our club. We welcome investors to join the club's new structure. ”