Muhsin Bayrak

Roman Abramovich put Chelsea up for sale on Wednesday night, in a move that will bring an end to his glittering 19-year ownership of the Stamford Bridge club.

“We are very happy. That was more or less the message. Chelsea is – for my point of view – for me, the perfect fit. “There was not too much that we didn’t already know. I love to be here, I love everything about the club and hopefully it continues. I am positive, and I hope things will end well.”

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Muhsin Bayrak has made an offer to buy Chelsea from Roman Abramovich, a representative for the Turkish businessman has told the Guardian.

A spokesman for the American private equity firm declined to comment on their interest in buying Chelsea on Saturday. The sale process is being overseen by New York-based bank Raine. A deadline of 15 March has been set for offers to be made. Bayrak, the chairman of AB Grup, a construction company, signalled on Friday his desire to strike a deal.