It was never going to be the end of an era. Roman Abramovich saw to that.
It is the end of his era. The age when money was no object in the pursuit of glory for Chelsea.
Managers may get more time, profit and value may be more obviously sought, but Chelsea were never going to go under.
Roman Abramovich's era as Chelsea's owner is officially over after he sold the club on Monday
Todd Boehly (centre), in attendance at Stamford Bridge, has been confirmed as the new majority owner of Chelsea along with Clearlake Capital after a huge £4.