Roman Abramovich has brought unparallelled success to Stamford Bridge since he became Chelsea ’s owner in 2003. Taking over from Ken Bates in June of that year, the Russian oligarch helped bankroll a project that has become one of the dominant forces in European football.
During his 17 years as Chelsea owner, the club have won 16 major trophies, including five Premier League titles and the Champions League back in 2012.
It is estimated that Abramovich has put in an estimated £2billion since purchasing the club, with the level of investment not dwindling in the most recent window.
But it hasn’t all been spent on the brightest footballing talents in the world. Abramovich has developed a reputation for wasting little time with managers
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