Chelsea: Battersea bid announced

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Yes, you heard it right. Chelsea FC confirmed today on their official site that they submitted an offer with their property development partner Almacantar to acquire 39-acre Battersea Power Station site for their new stadium.

Battersea Power Station is one of London’s most famous buildings and Chelsea FC feels that it can be transformed into one of the most ‘iconic’ football stadiums in the World.

However, they have confirmed that they won’t be leaving Stamford Bridge anytime soon for that matter.

The official site quoted, “The four iconic chimneys and wash towers along with the Grade II listed west turbine hall and control room will be restored and retained in their original locations and provide a unique architectural backdrop to a world-class stadium with a capacity of around 60,000 seats.”

Further they added, “Following feedback from fans, our initial plans include a 15,000-all seated one-tier stand behind the south goal, likely to be the biggest one-tier stand in football. Also as suggested by many fans, the stadium proposed is rectangular in shape with four separate stands. The design includes a bigger family area and more room for disabled supporters.”