Agent Gershenzon: Abramovich bought Chelsea in 2003 with the support of the President of Russia
Israeli football agent Yakov Gershenzon said that Russian businessman Roman Abramovich bought the English club Chelsea in 2003 with the support of the Russian president. His words are reported by “Championship”.
“He was supported by the government and two presidents of Russia,” the agent learned. They needed access to Europe. And London was the peak in terms of prestige. For all”.
Gershenzon called big football politics and noted that Abramovich achieved his goal and won the Champions League and the English championship. He also admitted that Abramovich was supported, and suggested that the businessman himself could not decide to buy the club.
In addition, Gershenzon pointed to the benefits that Abramovich brought to Russian football. In particular, according to the agent, the entrepreneur paid for the contract of the head coach of the Russian national team, built the National Football Academy in Togliatti, helped the CSKA football club and the Olympic team.
Abramovich bought Chelsea in 2003. During this time, the club became the champion of England five times and twice – the winner of the Champions League and the Europa League. On May 26, 2022, the completion of the Chelsea deal was officially announced. The club, owned by Russian Roman Abramovich, was sold to a consortium of American businessman Todd Boeli.
Source: Lenta
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