Barely a few days after immigrating to Israel, there are strong indications that Roman Abramovich, the Russian billionaire businessman and owner of Chelsea FC, has withdrawn his application for an investor visa to the United Kingdom.
BBC quoted a source close to the Russian tycoon as saying that his application to extend his investor visa had not been refused or denied, as reported in the press, but was under review.
Jerusalem Post also reported that sources close to the businessman said that after receiving Israeli citizenship, he no longer required a visa to travel to the United Kingdom.
It is understood that the 51-year-old has also put plans to build the club a new stadium on hold amid the delay to renew his visa, which expired some weeks ago.
The delay in renewing Mr Abramovich’s investor visa came to light at a time of increased diplomatic tensions between London and Moscow, in the wake of the poisoning of former Russian spy Sergei Skripal in Salisbury.
In a statement, the club said: “No further pre-construction design and planning work will occur,” and the decision was made due to the current unfavorable investment climate.
“He understands and respects that the UK is reviewing its processes, and has therefore chosen to withdraw [his visa request] until a new process is in place,” the source said, explaining that for the time being there was no need for Abramovich to have a visa.
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