However, in a rare interview given to Forbes, he opened up in great detail about his view for the club's future. And it seems Abramovich was a large factor in the decision to bring former players back to the club. "If women’s football received the same level as support as men’s football, the sport would obviously be equally successful on the business side," he said of the women's team. Abramovich went on to explain that he believes Chelsea as a club needs to be viewed as more than just the first-team squad. “Chelsea is a community, it's the women's team, it's the youth teams, it's the academy, it's support to former players of the club," he added.

Source: Daily Mirror March 19, 2021 21:33 UTC