3-word text message from Chelsea broker after Abramovich news will crush supporters - opinion

The news that dominated football today was rather staggering as Chelsea supporters received the blow they’d all been dreading; Roman Abramovich’s assets have been frozen.

The Russian oligarch was looking to sell Chelsea following tensions in Russia and Ukraine but his chances of doing so have now been put in major doubt.

That’s because his assets have been frozen by the British government, leaving the London club in turmoil.

They are unable to put tickets on sale, cannot renew player contracts and won’t be able to sign any new players until a new owner arrives.

However, in order for that to happen, a special license will need to be given to Chelsea.

There has been a number of parties interested in acquiring the club and one broker sent a text message to journalist Matt Slater this morning, issuing their response.

They simply said: “So. It’s toast.”

This statement aptly sums up the current situation that the Blues have found themselves in.

The worst-case scenario right now is Chelsea finding themselves in administration, an eventuality that could also see them docked nine points in the Premier League.

That would have a huge bearing on their ability to finish in the top four but it would also put the future of the club in increased doubt.

At the moment, it is difficult to see a way out of this scenario for Chelsea but things can change very quickly in the world of football.

Abramovich arrived at Chelsea and saved them from a financial viewpoint so the very fact he leaves them behind in uncertain terms is rather ironic.

He has done so much for the west Londoners, taking them to multiple domestic and European titles, as well as luring some of the game’s best players and managers to Stamford Bridge.

Yet, as the broker alludes