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Adam Newson

Roman Abramovich decision will create new transfer market reality for Chelsea nobody expected

For years, Chelsea supporters have asked honest questions as to what their club would become without Roman Abramovich as owner. Would the Blues remain among Europe's elite? Would the trophies dry up? Would the big-money signings stop? Quite simply, would Chelsea ever be the same?

Well, all those questions and countless more will be answered in the weeks and months ahead after Abramovich dramatically confirmed last night that he was selling the Blues following Russia's invasion of Ukraine by Vladimir Putin.

"I have always taken decisions with the club's best interest at heart," a statement released on Chelsea's website read.

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