"I was certain he would received the backing of Roman even though for several months the Chelsea management had not been supportive," said Tzofit Grant, a TV personality in her native Israel.
"In Roman Abramovich's world there is a very tough decision making process, cut off from feelings. It is legitimate. There is nothing that can be done because Chelsea belongs to him.
"Abramovich gave Avram an extraordinary opportunity and Avram took it big time.
"When Roman told Avram he would not be carrying on, I felt relief. I was tired of all the uncertainty about the future over the past few months.
"I was not like a wife but more like a ghost. Even when Avram was at home his head was at work. I tiptoed around quietly, supportive, holding him, advising him and I paid a high price for that.
"It has been painful but I am not sorry because today Avram can get a big club by right and not as a favour."
