With the official transfer of Chelsea ownership to the Todd Boehly-Clearlake Capital group, Roma Abramovich wanted to say goodbye to the club he owned for twenty years.
He did so with a farewell letter published by the reigning world champion club's website.
So Abramovich briefly retraces what has been done in recent years to bring the London team to the top of world football and wishing his successors the best.
"It's been almost three months since I announced my intention to sell Chelsea." Abramovich writes. "During this time, the team that was built worked hard to find the right keeper to take care of Chelsea, someone who give the right guarantees to lead the club to success in this new chapter. Ownership of this club carries a great responsibility. Since joining Chelsea nearly 20 years ago, I have seen firsthand what this club can achieve.
"I am delighted that this research has come to a positive conclusion - continues the now former owner -. In handing Chelsea over to their new hosts, I would like to wish them the best of success, both on and off the pitch. It was an honor. of life to be a part of this club: I would like to thank all the players, the staff and of course the past and current fans of the Club for these incredible years. I am proud that, thanks to our joint successes, millions of people will now benefit from the new charitable foundation that has been created. This is the legacy we have created together. "