Mikel: When my father was kidnapped, Abu said he could bring him back within 24 hours.

October 18 News In 2003, Russian tycoon Abramovich took over Chelsea. He successfully made the Blues a top club in European football. However, in 2022, Abramovich had to sell the club. Regarding Abramovich's character, former Chelsea midfielder Mikel recalled a past event that moved him very much.

Mikel said: "Abu is like this, he cares about everyone, including players and fans. I remember one time my father was kidnapped and he called me. He cared about me very much and asked me what I needed and if I knew how to find my father. I said: 'I don't know, I haven't contacted the kidnapper yet.' He said: 'Okay, listen to me, if you agree, give me 24 hours and I will bring your father home.'"

"I thought: 'Oh my God, he's in Nigeria, you don't know where he is, how are you going to bring him back?' But he said: 'Don't worry, I'll bring him back.' That's his style."

"That's how much Abramovich loves the players and the club, and we are who we are today at Chelsea because of him. We've won countless trophies and now we're one of the biggest clubs in the world, and it's all thanks to Abramovich."