Chelsea midfielder Raul Meireles admits he was surprised Liverpool wanted to sell him
The Portuguese international has claimed that his former club made him hand in a transfer request prior to exiting Anfield but insists he is now happy at the west London outfit
Chelsea midfielder Raul Meireles has stated he was surprised that Liverpool wanted to sell him prior to his move to Stamford Bridge on transfer deadline day.
Questions have been asked over why Meireles handed in a transfer request to force through a move to the London outfit, but the Portuguese has said that Liverpool actively looked to sell the player throughout the summer, and also apparently reneged on a promised between the player and the club.
"I was aware that Liverpool wanted to sell me in the summer, which was a bit surprising to me," Meireles told a press conference.
"All I have to say is that I had one promise at Liverpool which wasn't fulfilled. It's not the time to blame people but that's why the Liverpool fans are unsure why I left.
"But I'm here now. I want to be here at Chelsea. Liverpool asked me to hand in a transfer request, so that's normal. So that's what I did. When Chelsea showed interest, it was like a golden opportunity."
Meireles is set to make his home debut for the Blues in the Champions League clash with Bayer Leverkusen on Tuesday evening and was excellent in his opening game against Sunderland at the Stadium of Light, assisting Daniel Sturridge's crucial second goal as Chelsea ran out 2-1 winners.
The Portuguese international has claimed that his former club made him hand in a transfer request prior to exiting Anfield but insists he is now happy at the west London outfit
Chelsea midfielder Raul Meireles has stated he was surprised that Liverpool wanted to sell him prior to his move to Stamford Bridge on transfer deadline day.
Questions have been asked over why Meireles handed in a transfer request to force through a move to the London outfit, but the Portuguese has said that Liverpool actively looked to sell the player throughout the summer, and also apparently reneged on a promised between the player and the club.
"I was aware that Liverpool wanted to sell me in the summer, which was a bit surprising to me," Meireles told a press conference.
"All I have to say is that I had one promise at Liverpool which wasn't fulfilled. It's not the time to blame people but that's why the Liverpool fans are unsure why I left.
"But I'm here now. I want to be here at Chelsea. Liverpool asked me to hand in a transfer request, so that's normal. So that's what I did. When Chelsea showed interest, it was like a golden opportunity."
Meireles is set to make his home debut for the Blues in the Champions League clash with Bayer Leverkusen on Tuesday evening and was excellent in his opening game against Sunderland at the Stadium of Light, assisting Daniel Sturridge's crucial second goal as Chelsea ran out 2-1 winners.
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