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Roman Abramovich Chelsea legacy instantly hands Todd Boehly four defining questions

How will Todd Boehly's consortium be viewed in two decades? That is the question that feels equally impossible to answer but interesting as we reflect on the conclusion of the Roman Abramovich era at Stamford Bridge.

Twenty-four trophies, 14 different coaches, a transfer ban, sanctions and a quickfire sale, part of the legacy of Abramovich's almost 20 years in charge will be the chaos that engulfed Stamford Bridge, however, that was not always a bad thing and arguably led to the club's two greatest nights in the Champions League.

Chelsea will look very different heading into the future but the eye-watering £4.2bn sale of the Blues showcases the level of elite club the west Londoners are.

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