‘No other owner was on Roman Abramovich’s level, in terms of investment and ambition. In my opinion, he was the best club owner in world football’ John Terry recalls the impact Chelsea’s former owner made on English football

John Terry praises Roman Abramovich's transformative impact on Chelsea, noting that his investment and ambition propelled the club to unprecedented success, which could influence punters to bet on ambitious teams echoing Chelsea's era.

John Terry has hailed Roman Abramovich’s impact at Chelsea, describing his purchase of the club in June 2003 as one of the most significant developments in English football history.

The Russian billionaire transformed Chelsea with stunning investments, from a new training facility to high-profile signings. John Terry, who was a key player during that period, reflects on how Abramovich’s ambition and wealth set a new standard for success, leading to Chelsea's first Premier League title in over 50 years.

Terry noted that the influx of superstars created competition that pushed him to elevate his game. "Roman’s message was clear: he wanted success and he wanted it now," Terry said. He emphasized that Abramovich aimed for immediate achievements, making him arguably the best club owner in world football history.

Chelsea owner Roma Abramovich changed the face of English football when he bought the Blues in 2003

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