Man City fans send clear message to Chelsea following Roman Abramovich decision to sell club

Manchester City fans were unmoved by the news Roman Abramovich has put Chelsea up for sale – with some even suggesting the Blues are ‘finished’.

The Chelsea owner announced on Wednesday his decision to put the club up for sale, with Abramovich calling it an “incredibly difficult decision to make”. The announcement comes days after he handed over the “stewardship and care” of Chelsea to the club's charitable foundation.

Abramovich said in a statement on Wednesday evening: “I would like to address the speculation in media over the past few days in relation to my ownership of Chelsea FC.

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“As I have stated before, I have always taken decisions with the club’s best interest at heart. In the current situation, I have therefore taken the decision to sell the club, as I believe this is in the best interest of the club, the fans, the employees, as well as the club’s sponsors and partners.

“The sale of the club will not be fast-tracked but will follow due process. I will not be asking for any loans to be repaid. This has never been about business nor money for me, but about pure passion for the game and club.

“Moreover, I have instructed my team to set up a charitable foundation where all net proceeds from the sale will be donated. The foundation will be for the benefit of all victims of the war in Ukraine. This includes providing critical funds towards the urgent and immediate needs of victims, as well as supporting the long-term work of recovery.”

Abramovich’s decision could significantly alter the landscape of English football, with Chelsea having been one of the Premier League’s powerhouses since his takeover of the club