Roman Abramovich has spoken after the sale of the club for the first time in an upcoming book set to be released this summer. Titled ‘Sanctioned’ and authored by Nick Purewal, the book features interviews with Abramovich, who led the club from 2002 to 2022. Published by Biteback Publishing, it provides insights from all parties involved in the £2.5 billion transaction that transferred ownership to Todd Boehly and Clearlake Capital, drawing from over 50 interviews.

The 58-year-old Russian national faced UK government sanctions after Russia invaded Ukraine, which led to his decision to sell the club. Since the incident, Abramovich has remained silent, and interviews have been rare, Abrahimovich hasn’t participated in a formal interview since 2006.

Chelsea won two Champions League trophies and five Premier League championships while under Abramovich’ s leadership. However, since the change in ownership, the team has faced challenges in achieving success. This year, though, they seem to be bouncing back and are aiming to qualify for the Champions League again.