Former Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich issued a statement thanking the players, staff and supporters as he prepares to hand over full control of the English club to American Todd Boli.

Abramovich said: “It has been almost three months since I announced my intention to sell Chelsea FC. During this time, the team has been working hard to find the right Chelsea FC owner who will be in the best position to successfully bring the club to the next chapter Owning this club comes with responsibility Superb Since I came to Chelsea almost twenty years ago I have seen first hand what this club can achieve. the desire and ambition to continue to develop other key aspects of the club such as the academy and the vital work of the Chelsea Foundation.

He added: “I am pleased that this study has come to a successful conclusion. As I pass Chelsea on to the new goalkeepers, I would like to wish them every success both on and off the pitch. be a part of this club all my life and I would like to thank all the former players of the club. Current, employees and, of course, fans for these wonderful years. I am proud that, as a result of our joint successes, millions of people are now benefiting from the emerging new charitable organization. This is the legacy we built together. Thank you Roman.”

Translation by Safwan Shami