New e book claims that Roman Abramovich almost purchased Arsenal in 2003 however membership was ‘not on the market’.

Roman Abramovich may have purchased Arsenal as a substitute of Chelsea however was informed the membership was not on the market by Swiss bankers, it has emerged.

It’s a revelation made in a brand new e book, The Membership, written by Wall Road journalists Joshua Robinson and Jonathan Clegg.

The panorama of the Premier League may have been very totally different if the Russian billionaire had invested within the north facet of London. 

In response to The Solar, the e book claims that in 2003, Abramovich employed Swiss financial institution UBS to have a look at the economics of top-flight soccer golf equipment in England and was informed that Arsenal have been ‘categorically not on the market’.

It later states that former Arsenal vice-chairman David Dein believes the membership’s house owners would have cashed in if Abramovich had got here calling with a severe provide for the Gunners. 

Additionally it is claimed the Russian oligarch met with Tottenham’s house owners and tried to lure Thierry Henry to Stamford Bridge when the Frenchman was in his Premier League pomp. 

As a substitute, Abramovich ended up on the opposite facet of London and acquired Chelsea in a reign that might final 19 years.

Abramovich’s hundreds of thousands bankrolled Chelsea’s success which has included 5 Premier League wins 

Throughout his 19 years in cost Chelsea received 21 trophies together with the Champions League twice 

Throughout his spell as proprietor of Chelsea, the 55-year-old remodeled the membership, investing in among the world’s finest gamers that helped the Blues win 21 trophies. 

The trophy haul included 5 Premier League triumphs, 5 FA Cup wins and two Champions League successes. He additionally oversaw the hiring and firing of 13 managers throughout his time period in command of the membership. 

His possession got here to an finish earlier this 12 months as he was compelled surrender management of the membership as a part of sanctions imposed on him by the Authorities due to his hyperlinks to Russia and their invasion of Ukraine.  

Abramovich employed Jose Mourinho, who introduced success to the membership in his two separate tenures

Abramovich penned an emotional farewell to the membership, the place he referred to as proudly owning Chelsea ‘the honour of a lifetime’ in a 234-word assertion. 

American billionaire Todd Boehly purchased Chelsea in Might, paying £4.25billion to succeed Abramovich as proprietor of the the Blues. 

Boehly has shortly proven he shares an identical ruthless streak to his predecessor by sacking Thomas Tuchel after simply six video games into the Premier League season.