Chelsea and Vitesse Arnhem' links investigated by the Dutch FA

Former owner claims club were manipulated by 'London'

Chelsea currently have four players on loan at Vitesse

The Dutch Football Federation has launched an investigation into the ownership structure of Vitesse Arnhem after the former major shareholder alleged Chelsea had exerted undue influence at the Eredivisie club and had even sought to prevent them from qualifying for the Champions League.

The Premier League club and Vitesse enjoy a close relationship, with the Dutch team's owner, Alexander Chigirinsky, a good friend of Roman Abramovich. Chelsea have four players Bertrand Traoré, Lucas Piazon, Patrick van Aanholt and Christian Atsu on loan at the GelreDome, with others having spent time there over the first half of this season. The partnership has helped Vitesse to third in the table.

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