Question by Tallen: Why has Abramovich stopped spending large amounts of money?
I recent years we haven’t seen the Russian multi-billionaire splash the cash like he use to. Is it because he’s happy with the squad he’s got, wants to run it more like a business, or another reason?
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Answer by UC Blues.. Save our SAF!!!!
He is doing exactly what he always said
he isn’t a cash cow
and we are doing fine as we are..
so why buy for no reason
good business practice
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K.Patel™- IBWT says
He is now back to is money spinning ways
I like the new Chelsea- they are called big spenders but never do spend
Lew956 says
because his squad is very very good and that is coming from a united fan
accybeme says
On the 1st September 2010 all teams in the EPL were required
To list a maximum of 25 players over the age of 21 and no more than 17 of the 25 could be foreign players
In addition to the 25 they were allowed as many U21’s, as they liked
This prohibited the amount of players that clubs once had on their books
Being as Chelsea have listed 15 foreign players already there is not much room for manoeuvre
Foxx says
I wouldn't say he's 'happy' with the squad in the sense that he's satisfied with the current squad being capable of dominating the league in the foreseeable future.
He's not stupid and can see that they have a few aging players who'll need replacing soon or risk losing their place at the top.
But the UEFA Financial Fair Play Rules are giving all clubs a headache. Can you see the likes of Wigan being able to spend money on players when their revenue is so small compared to the likes of Arsenal for example?
Chelsea regularly compete in the CL and won't want to risk losing out on the income it provides by making folish, overexuberant purchases. He'll spend again, just not right now as he doesn't really need to.
JackK says
He wants to bring players through the academy now
Remember this is his money and anyway it'll benefit Chelsea and England because we'll probably see more English players there playing along side world class players and learning from them and no FC can rely on spending power forever… apart from maybe Man City :/