The UK government has made significant changes to Chelsea’s special license after Roman Abramovich was sanctioned, according to the UK Sun.
The alterations were made in order to keep the Premier League club from going bankrupt.
Abramovich had planned to sell Chelsea, but his plans have been put on hold, and the short and long-term repercussions remain unclear.
There had even been speculation that the Blues may struggle to finish the season without going into administration, but those fears have now been dispelled.
Following two days of discussions between Chelsea executives and MPs, changes to the special license have been made to provide the club access to about £110 million.
Previously, those earnings — from television and prize money – had been frozen.
The club, on the other hand, will now have access to it in order to continue paying its £28 million monthly salary bill and other obligations.
Chelsea was set to get £35 million in television money, as well as prize money of about £39 million if they maintained their third-place finish and up to £36 million if they won the Champions League.
If Chelsea beats Lille, the £500,000 matchday outlay cap will be nearly quadrupled to £900,000, and the £20,000 restriction on away travel expenses will be boosted as well.
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