Roman Abramovich Finally Speaks Out on Chelsea Sale, Hints at One Last Wish
Former Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich has broken his silence three years after being forced to sell the club due to the Russia-Ukraine war.
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The Russian billionaire, who revolutionized Chelsea FC after purchasing it in 2003, shared his emotional desire to return to Stamford Bridge one last time for a proper farewell.
According to a report by the Daily Mail, Abramovich stated in a rare interview that he has no intention of ever owning another football club. He expressed his disappointment at not being able to say goodbye in person to the fans and staff at the club he helped transform into a global football powerhouse.
Abramovich bought Chelsea for £140 million in 2003 and went on to guide the club to unparalleled success. Under his ownership, Chelsea won five Premier League titles, five FA Cups, three League Cups, two UEFA Europa League trophies, and two Champions League titles in 2012 and 2021 respectively.
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In 2022, amid escalating international pressure following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, Abramovich was sanctioned by the UK government due to alleged ties with Russian President Vladimir Putin. This led to the forced sale of Chelsea to the Todd Boehly-led Clearlake Capital consortium for a record-breaking £2.5 billion.
Despite making a massive return on his investment—nearly 18 times what he initially paid—Abramovich insisted the proceeds be donated to victims of the war in Ukraine. However, the funds remain frozen in a UK bank account to date.
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“Perhaps one day there would be a situation where I could attend a match and say a proper goodbye, but nothing more than that,” Abramovich said. “I don’t have any interest in any role in a football club, certainly not a professional role.”
His statement brings emotional closure to one of the most successful football ownership eras in modern European football.
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