Soccer-Chelsea chairman Buck to step down at end of June

FILE PHOTO: Soccer Football - FA Cup Fifth Round - Luton Town v Chelsea - Kenilworth Road, Luton, Britain - March 2, 2022 Chelsea chairman Bruce Buck in the stands before the match REUTERS/Matthew Childs

(Reuters) - Chelsea chairman Bruce Buck will step down at the end of June after 19 years in the role, the Premier League club said on Monday.

American lawyer Buck, who was appointed in 2003 when former owner Roman Abramovich bought the club, will remain as a senior adviser after June 30, Chelsea added.