Britain has threatened to take Russian businessman Roman Abramovich to court over the frozen 2.5 billion pounds ($3.4 billion) in proceeds from his sale of Chelsea soccer club that he wanted to go to victims of Russia's war in Ukraine.

Britain has threatened to take Russian businessman Roman Abramovich to court over the frozen £2.5 billion ($3.4bn) in proceeds from his sale of Chelsea soccer club that he wanted to go to victims of Russia's war in Ukraine.

Three years after Russian billionaire Roman Abramovich was forced to sell Premier League club Chelsea, the British government said on Tuesday it was prepared to go to court to ensure the proceeds reached war victims in Ukraine.

Essugo, 20, has been on loan at La Liga side Las Palmas this season. He will join Chelsea for the Club World Cup and is expected to back up Moises Caicedo.

Essugo has now signed a long-term contract with the UEFA Conference League winners, a deal that will see him contracted to the club until 2033. Chelsea FC is pleased to confirm the signing of Portuguese midfielder Dario Essugo.

Dário Essugo spent last season on loan in LaLiga. Octavio Passos/. Chelsea have confirmed the signing of 20-year-old midfielder Dário Essugo from Sporting CP. ESPN r