Get all your news in one place.
100’s of premium titles.
One app.
Start reading
Manchester Evening News
Manchester Evening News
Sport
Stephen Killen

'They've been spoilt' - Manchester United fans reflect as Roman Abramovich looks to sell Chelsea

Manchester United fans have predicted Chelsea could be about to plummet after Roman Abramovich confirmed he will be selling the club.

Abramovich's stint has been a successful one at Stamford Bridge, with the Blues winning five Premier League titles as well as two European crowns during his reign.

Some United fans have even predicted Chelsea could endure a similar decline to the one suffered by their club after Sir Alex Ferguson retired. Here's how fans reacted to the news Abramovich is looking to sell the London club...

READ MORE: Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich confirms that the club is up for sale

In a statement released on the official Chelsea website, Abramovich said: "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.

".I have instructed my team to set up a charitable foundation where all net proceeds from the sale will be donated. The foundation will be for the benefit of all victims of the war in Ukraine. This includes providing critical funds towards the urgent and immediate needs of victims, as well as supporting the long-term work of recovery."

Sign up to our United newsletter so you never miss an update from Old Trafford this season.

Catch up on all the latest Reds headlines in our Man United section

Sign up to read this article
Read news from 100’s of titles, curated specifically for you.
Already a member? Sign in here
Related Stories
Top stories on inkl right now
One subscription that gives you access to news from hundreds of sites
Already a member? Sign in here
Our Picks
Fourteen days free
Download the app
One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.