Chelsea club legend Frank Lampard has thanked Roman Abramovich for the 'support' he offered him during his time as a Blues player and manager amid rumours that the Russian owner could be selling the club.
After 19 years and 21 trophies, titles in which the Englishmen helped the Russian billionaire attain as a player, the Abramovich era has come to an end with what he has had to say on Wednesday night in the midst of the Russia-Ukraine drama.
His statement read: 'I would like to address the speculation in media over the past few days in relation to my ownership of Chelsea FC. 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.
