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Over £2BILLION spent on players, 13 different managers, 21 trophies and almost 1,500 Premier League points... Roman Abramovich's 19-year Chelsea era by numbers as he prepares £3bn sale of Premier League giants

Roman Abramovich's era at Chelsea has come to an abrupt, shuddering end. Over the course of seven dramatic days, Russia have invaded Ukraine and pressure has grown on the UK government to impose harsh sanctions on oligarchs.

Businessman Abramovich, whose net worth is valued at $13.3 billion (£10bn) by Forbes announced he would be parting ways with the west London club just short of reaching 19 years at the helm, a shock decision which left the Blues reeling.

The search is now on for his successor, who may have to stump up £3bn (£2.