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Joe Mewis

‘No other owner was on Roman Abramovich’s level, in terms of investment and ambition. In my opinion, he was the best club owner in world football’ John Terry recalls the impact Chelsea’s former owner made on English football

Premier League.

It’s no exaggeration to say that Roman Abramovich’s purchase of Chelsea in June 2003 one of one the most seismic developments in English football history.

The Russian billionaire ushered in the Premier League’s oligarch era, transforming every aspect of the club, from their new Cobham training ground to an eye-watering transfer market spending spree.

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