Terry sends message to Chelsea new owners

Former Chelsea football star John Terry has sent a message to the new owners set to take over at Stamford Bridge.

He called on anyone who would replace Roman Abramovich to preserve the heritage of the club as it commence a new dispensation.

Terry also urged Chelsea fans to buy a stake in the club.

“Chelsea has been such an important part of my life for 22 years,” Terry said in a statement released to the PA news agency.

“I want to see the club’s history and heritage protected as we go into a new era with like-minded people who have the same long-term vision of building the best football club in the world and understand how important our DNA is.

“Having met with and heard what the True Blues Consortium is about, I know they understand. They are a group of lifelong Chelsea fans and season ticket holders who have created a concept that will complement and assist any preferred bidder running the club while adding fan connection and engagement with the board.

“This innovative structure is designed to be inclusive of all Chelsea fans and protect our club.

“I am thankful for the Chelsea Pitch Owners and Chelsea Supporters’ Trust’s time and support on this and we hope we will welcome investors into the club’s new structure.”