Roman Abramovich hands "stewardship and care" of Chelsea to charitable foundation

Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich says he is "giving trustees of Chelsea's charitable Foundation the stewardship and care" of the club, in a statement. Pic: Jed Leicester/PA Wire

Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich has said he is giving trustees of the club's charitable foundation "the stewardship and care of Chelsea" in a statement.

The Russian, who took over at Stamford Bridge in 2003, said the trustees were in "the best position" to look after the club's interests.