Thomas Tuchel: Roman Abramovich's sale of Chelsea won't affect his future

Chelsea head coach Thomas Tuchel has insisted that Roman Abramovich's decision to sell will not affect his desire to stay with the club.

Abramovich announced his intention to listen to the offers on Tuesday and sources have told ESPN that the 55-year-old is seeking £3bn to complete a deal.

Technical and performance consultant Petr Sech gathered 100 employees at Chelsea's Cobham base on Thursday to discuss the news, urging staff to focus on the game while finding a buyer.

Tuchel is signed with the club until 2024 and when asked whether the change of ownership would cause any problems for him to stay on, the German replied: "I have said many times that I love working in the Premier League I love living in England and feel the tradition and love for sport in general and football in particular. It's a wonderful place. Chelsea, for me, is a perfect fit.

"I love being here. I love everything about the club. Hopefully, it will continue. There's no uncertainty, but isn't it always as a football manager? I'm used to living with it and I am trained. Of course, different level and it is quite a level. I have to be honest. I am positive, I hope things end well."

Tuchel claimed that uncertainty over Chelsea ownership has not affected his transfer plans as "it is too early" for any discussion on potential targets, but he was pleased to make sure Abramovich is available for the club. After completing every great honor, he departs. With the Club World Cup victory in Abu Dhabi last month.

"I'm so glad we can give this to him and win for him," Tuchel said. “At least we closed this cycle for him and for his effort and his passion and commitment to the club. It was a good time on the matter.

“He was a very passionate owner and really cared about the team, the club, the performance. Personally, that is very rare and makes it very special.

"Can the next owner be as successful? We'll see. Let's talk the next 20 years. Anyone who buys Chelsea is lucky."

Meanwhile, Chelsea Women's boss Emma Hayes, who also sits on the club foundation's board of trustees, said she has no doubts that her side will remain well-funded despite a possible change in ownership.

Speaking ahead of Saturday's Conti Cup final match against Manchester City, she told a news conference: "We've been in the women's game, and we talk about how women's teams can be reduced. Not here. No chance.

"It's a successful organization, and it will continue to be a successful organization. And you're not going to get by by breaking it down or going backwards. This football club is invested in its women's team, and I hope to grow stronger in the long run." Will be the future."

Chelsea have emerged as a dominant force in women's football over the past decade, having won four Women's Super League titles since 2015, as well as three Women's FA Cups.

"It's about Chelsea Football Club, and Chelsea as a whole are involved in the success of the women's team. It's not one person, it's one thing. It's everything," Hayes said.

"I think the one thing I know to do really well is to face challenging situations. And yes, there is a challenge in the situation we're in. But we're not afraid of it. I think The week has been tough -- -- of course it is; I can't deny it.

"I'll always go back to the same thing: nothing is more difficult than what Ukraine is going through. We play football, a sport we love, yes something is going to change, but Chelsea Will win and maintain the position we are in. Because of the wonderful people at our football club."

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