“The sooner it can happen the better” – Former Man City player reveals why he’s happy Roman Abramovich is selling Chelsea
Alan Shearer has hailed Roman Abramovich for the work he has done at Chelsea over the past two decades.
However, Roman has decided it’s time to let go of his beloved Chelsea – a decision he calls a painful one.
Meanwhile, Shearer still argues that Abramovich must call out Russia president Vladmir Putin following Russia’s military invasion of Ukraine.
“A huge moment for Chelsea Football Club, he’s brought massive success over his 20 years,” Shearer said.
“But it’s not as simple as selling a football club as we know it can take months, even years to sell a football club.
“But I think more importantly there’s still no condemnation from Roman or the club about what’s happening in Ukraine.”
For ex Manchester City star Micah Richards, he is pleased to see the back of Abramovich, and wants the sale to happen as quickly as possible.
The former City right-back added: “It’s a better statement than Saturday, I was scratching my head at the statement when it came out.
“Today there’s a lot more clarity. I think he’s done the right thing. It’s so sad we’re having to talk about this on a football night and all the scenes we’ve seen over the last couple of days, it’s just heart-breaking.
“The sooner it can happen the better.”