As Roman Abramovich confirms Chelsea are for sale, we take a look at life at Stamford Bridge during the Russian’s tenure
Main image: Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich celebrates winning the Premiership title with John Terry , Frank Lampard and Eidur Gudjohnsen in April 2005. Photograph: Darren Walsh/Action ImagesAfter intense and secret negotiations, Chelsea chairman Ken Bates sells the club to 36-year-old Russian oil billionaire Roman Abramovich in a deal worth £140m. According to Forbes magazine, Abramovich is Russia’s second-richest man with a fortune of $5.7bn.
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