Former Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich was mistakenly told that Arsenal were ‘not for sale’ prior to buying the Blues.
Abramovich was forced into selling the West London club sanctioned by the UK government in March earlier this year for allegedly having ties to Russian president Vladimir Putin. Chelsea were desperate to secure a new owner amid a budget crisis, with their funds temporarily dictated by the British government.
A group led by US businessman Todd Boehly completed their takeover of the club following the conclusion of the 2021/22 campaign. It brought an end to Abramovich’s 19-year control of the club, a period in which they won five Premier League titles, five FA Cups and two Champions League crowns.
