Roman Abramovich has said his goodbyes to Chelsea, releasing a statement on the club website thanking fans and wishing Todd Boehly and the new owners well.
The reaction on social media has been overwhelming, with all manner of Chelsea related accounts pouring one out for the Russian. His arrival transformed Chelsea from a solid team which sometimes competed in Europe to a Champions League staple, and his legacy will live on in that.
We’re not quite sure how we feel about all the gushing. It’s a tricky one – he has long ties to a man who has declared an unjust and awful war on a neighbour; but as an owner he has been brilliant.
We can understand the celebration, but it still is a little uncomfortable given the war in Ukraine is raging as we write this.
You can see a selection of the reaction in the Tweets embedded here:
— WE ARE THE SHED ⭐⭐ (@WeAre_TheShed) May 28, 2022
— Alex Goldberg (@AlexGoldberg_) May 28, 2022
The Abramovich era is officially over…
Thank you for everything, Roman. 💙 https://t.co/wOHL76jIYk
— LDN (@LDNFootbalI) May 28, 2022
Getting ready to hand the keys over. As one chapter comes to an end, another awaits. pic.twitter.com/Z6CrwziAtn
— Absolute Chelsea (@AbsoluteChelsea) May 28, 2022
Roman Abramovich – "It has been an honour of a lifetime to be a part of this club."
— TweetChelseaUK (@TweetChelseaUK) May 28, 2022
Thanks for everything Roman! 💙
— Chelsea Extra 🏆 (@CFCExtra) May 28, 2022
🗣️ "It has been an honour of a lifetime to be a part of this club."
Roman Abramovich has released a statement following the confirmation of the takeover of Chelsea 🔊🔵pic.twitter.com/7ZhAItfGnb
— Sky Sports Premier League (@SkySportsPL) May 28, 2022
BREAKING: Roman Abramovich issues new statement on Chelsea sale as 19-year reign finally endshttps://t.co/yv8MbcVDOL pic.twitter.com/j7Xl2soScA
— Mirror Breaking News (@MirrorBreaking_) May 28, 2022
Roman Abramovich:
“It has been an honour of a lifetime to be a part of this Club – I would like to thank all the Club’s past and current players, staff, and of course fans for these incredible years.⁰⁰Thank you.“ pic.twitter.com/btRqdu1L4P
— LDN (@LDNFootbalI) May 28, 2022
Roman Abramovich:
"I am proud that as a result of our joint successes, millions of people will now benefit from the new charitable foundation which is being established. This is the legacy which we have created together." pic.twitter.com/HTjm4c3sDr
— Absolute Chelsea (@AbsoluteChelsea) May 28, 2022
Roman Abramovich:
"It has been an honour of a lifetime to be a part of this Club – I would like to thank all the Club’s past and current players, staff, and of course fans for these incredible years." pic.twitter.com/Pp7i1XCSnr
— Absolute Chelsea (@AbsoluteChelsea) May 28, 2022
Thank you, Roman 💙 pic.twitter.com/8kPXEuONQq
— Alex Goldberg (@AlexGoldberg_) May 28, 2022
Roman Abramovich:
'As I hand over #Chelsea to its new custodians, I would like to wish them the best of success, both on and off the pitch." pic.twitter.com/G2zBvLIJlg
— Absolute Chelsea (@AbsoluteChelsea) May 28, 2022
Thank You Roman 💙 pic.twitter.com/y24BIemf7e
— Futbol Chelsea (@FutbolCheIsea) May 28, 2022
The Abramovich era is officially over…
Thank you for everything, Roman. 💙 https://t.co/wOHL76jIYk
— LDN (@LDNFootbalI) May 28, 2022
