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Nicolas Anelka pays tribute to 'class act' Roman Abramovich after the Chelsea owner puts £3bn-valued club up for sale... as ex-Blues striker expresses his sadness for owner who has done 'so much for English football'

Former striker Nicolas Anelka has paid a special tribute to Roman Abramovich following his decision to sell Chelsea.

Russian owner Abramovich said on Wednesday he would sell Chelsea Football Club, 19 years after buying the Premier League team, amid calls in Britain for sanctions against him following Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

But that hasn't stopped former players showing their respect to an owner that has brought 21 trophies to west London during his time at Stamford Bridge.

Nicolas Anelka has paid a special tribute to Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich following his decision to sell the club
The Frenchman insists the Russian owner was a 'class act' during his time at Stamford Bridge

The Russian bought the club from Ken Bates for £140m in 2003 and has made them one of the biggest football club's in world since.