Former Arsenal midfielder Cesc Fabregas admits his move to Chelsea over the summer was a surprise.
The midfielder had a number of run-ins with Chelsea during his previous spell in England, and was more surprised than anyone to end up in blue.
He told El Pais: "If you'd told me five years ago that I would play for Chelsea and Mourinho I would not have believed you, but life changes.
"I spoke with my agent and told him to find me a team. Chelsea's offer arrived and for me it was about returning to London, the place where I did best.
"There was no better exit. I spoke with Mourinho and he told me things that I needed to hear. I felt valued, felt that I was going to be part of something important."
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