Former CNN broadcaster, Piers Morgan, has knocked” weasel words” from Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich, after the billionaire businessman confirmed he was handing over the stewardship of the football club.

Abramovich, who bought the Blues in 2003, on Saturday released a statement exposing he would put the “stewardship and care” of the club in the hands of its charitable structure.

The relocation from the 55-year-old comes at a time when he is being accused of having relate to Russian president, Vladimir Putin.

Morgan has actually now criticized Abramovich, contacting the oligarch to condemn Putin’s actions outright.

“Where is the condemnation of Putin’s invasion of Ukraine?” he tweeted.

“If Abramovich actually wishes to show he’s not a Putin puppet, he should knock the war loudly and clearly. He won’t …”