The saga that was going on for the last couple of weeks is definitely over. Chelsea confirmed on their official website this Saturday that they have made a final agreement with Todd Boehly about the sale of the club. According to a short statement from the Blues, the deal will be made official on Monday, bringing Roman Abramovich’s era to Stamford Bridge to an end.It was an occasion for the Russian oligarch to say goodbye to the fans of the London club through a statement on the club’s website.Sat 22:00: (2.20) Liverpool (3.50) Real Madrid (3.45)’It has been nearly three months since I announced my intention to sell Chelsea FC. During this time, the team have worked hard to find the right custodian for Chelsea FC that would be best positioned to successfully lead the Club into its next chapter.”The ownership of this Club comes with great responsibility. Since I came to Chelsea nearly twenty years ago, I have witnessed first-hand what this Club can achieve. My goal has been to ensure that the next owner has a mindset that will enable success for the Men’s and Women’s team, as well as the will and drive to continue developing other key aspects of the Club, such as the Academy and the vital work of Chelsea Foundation.”I am pleased this search has now come to a successful conclusion. As I hand over Chelsea to its new custodians, I would like to wish them the best of success, both on and off the pitch.’Chelsea won 21 trophies in 19 years under Roman Abramovich’s ownership — no English club won more trophies in that time. pic.twitter.com/eYy1V6EjRF— Chelsea FC (@InsideChelsea) May 28, 2022 The Russian billionaire took over Chelsea in 2003. Two seasons later, with huge investments, the Blues won the title in the Premier League, only the second in club’s history, ie the first after exactly half a century. It was the announcement of the trophy-winning Abramovich era at Stamford Bridge. Chelsea later won four more English titles, were European champions twice, lifted two more Europa League and UEFA Super Cup trophies, won the Club World Cup and ten more trophies in domestic cups. In short, Chelsea became a European giant.’It has been an honour of a lifetime to be a part of this Club – I would like to thank all the Club’s past and current players, staff, and of course fans for these incredible years.”I am proud that as a result of our joint successes, millions of people will now benefit from the new charitable foundation which is being established. This is the legacy which we have created together.”Thank you.”Roman’Here’s a link from The 5th Stand, Chelsea FC’s official app: Statement from Roman Abramovich https://t.co/2zFCbw4kqr— John (@tesorod) May 28, 2022 A reminder, Boehly will have to set aside 5 billion euros to take over the still reigning European champion, of which 3 billion will go to buy Abramovich’s share in the club, while the rest will be used for updating Stamford Bridge, the club’s academy, women’s team, club foundation …
