BREAKING Roman Abramovich 'opens talks' to buy new European football team after quitting Chelsea

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Roman Abramovich is said to have opened talks to by a new football club in Europe after putting Chelsea up for sale - despite the Blues takeover not yet being completed.The Russian oligarch was pushed into selling up at Stamford Bridge after being placed under sanctions by the UK government - and hasn't wasted any time in looking at future investments.The 55-year-old billionaire said it was with a heavy heart that he put Chelsea up for sale after a hugely successful two decades, and he could be about to channel his passion into Turkish outfit Goztepe.Turkish outlet Fanatik report that negotiations between outgoing Goztepe president Mehmet Sepil and Abramovich's representatives have already begun.They say that Super Lig outfit had their eyes turned towards the former Chelsea chief due to recent developments, and that market assessments have been made by both parties.Abramovich, an intermediary businessman Sepil and club executives are said to be planning a face-to-face meeting for the coming days, with Sepil holding the majority of club shares.We'll be bringing you the very latest updates, pictures and video on this breaking news story as it unfolds.For all the latest news, make sure you visit: dailystar.co.uk/sport/footballAnd you can stay up to date with all the must-see headlines, pictures, analysis, opinion and video on the stories that matter to you.Don't forget to follow us on Twitter @DailyStar_Sport - the official Daily Star & dailystar.co.uk Sport Twitter account - providing real news in real time.We're also on Facebook @DailyStarFootball - offering unmissable news, features, videos and pictures throughout the day for you to like, comment and share from the Daily Star, Daily Star on Sunday and dailystar.co.uk..