Chelsea director Eugene Tenenbaum has announced he's seeking recourse after being sanctioned by the UK government.
Tenenbaum was hit with an asset freeze on April 14 by the UK government, owing to his long-held association with Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich.
Abramovich was sanctioned by the UK Government on March 10, with Downing Street claiming to have proven his links to Russian president Vladimir Putin.
Downing Street claimed Tenenbaum took control of Ervington Investments – a company linked to Abramovich – on February 24, in the wake of Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
Ukraine-born Tenenbaum has now insisted he does not have control of the assets concerned, and that he was not a company director when the sanctions were imposed.
“I have worked for Mr Abramovich and his family in various capacities for over 20 years – including as a director for Chelsea Football Club and a director for other companies," Tenenbaum said.
“I am not the owner of these companies nor the beneficiary of the assets these companies possess, nor have I ever been.
“I do not hold assets for Mr Abramovich or his family and Mr Abramovich or his family have not transferred any assets to me.
“Contrary to what has been reported, I have no ownership or control over these assets, and I was not an active director when the sanctions against me were introduced.
“I will now seek clarification from the authorities on these matters and I am confident that mistakes made will be dealt with accordingly."
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