It’s now nearly ten years since Roman Abramovich acquired Chelsea and this interesting article looks at the negotiations and what has happened since. Apparently, consideration was given to making a bid for Tottenham Hotspur, but Stamford Bridge was preferred as a location.
It’s now nearly ten years since Roman Abramovich acquired Chelsea and this interesting article looks at the negotiations and what has happened since. Apparently, consideration was given to making a bid for Tottenham Hotspur, but Stamford Bridge was preferred as a location.
£150m was spent in the first summer and one consequence was to start a spiral of player wage inflation which fed its way down the leagues. Since 2003 Abramovich is estimated to have spent £2 billion on player transfers and wages.