Some Facts, Why Roman Abramovich Officially Left Chelsea

Almost 20 years Roman Abramovich with Chelsea
Chelsea owner, Roman Abramovich, officially announced that he had let his club go on Sunday (27/02/2022). This was officially announced by the Chelsea management.
The resignation of Roman Abramovich himself could not be separated from the Russian invasion of Ukraine in recent days. Abramovich is a close friend and supporter of Russian President Vladimir Putin.
This made the British Government impose sanctions on him, including a ban on entering the UK. Some time later, Abramovic immediately announced the release of ownership of Chelsea.

1. The push to freeze Roman Abramovich's assets by the British opposition party

After Russia invaded Ukraine, PM Boris Johnson immediately imposed financial and trade sanctions against Russia. He is also known to have banned Aeroflot, a Russian airline company, from operating in British territory.
This seems not enough according to the British opposition party, the Labor Party. They urged British Prime Minister Boris Johnson to freeze the assets of tycoon Roman Abramovich as Chelsea owner.
In fact, the Labor Party has openly told the media that they want Roman Abramovich to step down from Chelsea ownership. It didn't take long for their wish to come true on Sunday (27/02/2022) after Chelsea's media account announced Abramovich's resignation.

2. Roman Abramovich and Vladimir Putin's Relationship

Roman Abramovich and Vladimir Putin are close colleagues. Abramovich is a political supporter of Vladimir Putin and is rumored to have been on the campaign team. In fact, he is also reportedly funding Putin's campaign.
Rumor has it that Abramovich has also been accused of using illicit funds to fund Putin's campaign, reported Transfer News. To avoid punishment, he transferred his assets to buy Chelsea club in 2003.

3. Roman Abramovich has owned Chelsea for 20 years

It's been almost 20 years Roman Abramovich owns Chelsea. He acquired the London club in 2003 and immediately made significant changes. Since being acquired by Abramovich, Chelsea has managed to become one of the top clubs in various worlds.
Abramovich managed to bring Chelsea to win all the trophies the club could get, from the League Cup, Premier League, FA Cup, Champions League, to the Club World Cup. Speaking of the Champions League, Chelsea under Abramovich have won the trophy in 2011/2012 and 2020/2021.

4. Lukaku becomes Abramovich's most expensive and last purchase

Roman Abramovich Officially Leaves Chelsea, Here are 5 Facts Portrait of Lukaku's debut this season with Chelsea against Arsenal (football365.com)
As is known, Chelsea managed to sign Romelu Lukaku in the 2021/2022 summer transfer market. The transfer was considered very strategic considering Chelsea did not have a sharp attacker before. The purchase is the most expensive in Abramovich's ownership history.
How not, Chelsea must pay funds of 113 million euros or equivalent to Rp. 1.8 trillion to Inter Milan. With that, Lukaku became the last and most expensive player Abramovich recruited at Chelsea permanently.

5. The Club World Cup trophy is Abramovich's final offering

Roman Abramovich Officially Leaves Chelsea, Here Are 5 Facts Chelsea players celebrate the 2021 Club World Cup trophy.
As is known, Chelsea won the 2021 Club World Cup tournament. Chelsea managed to beat Palmeiras with a score of 2-1. Kai Havertz became Chelsea's winner in that match after scoring against Palmeiras in extra time.
The trophy is the last offering of Chelsea players for Roman Abramovich. Actually Chelsea can still get other trophies such as the League Cup to the Champions League. However, Roman Abramovich has officially left Chelsea first.
The departure of Roman Abramovich from Chelsea is certainly not good news for Chelsea fans. Moreover, Abramovich himself is one of the main donors of Chelsea's operations in the last 2 decades.