Chelsea signing Florent Malouda has lifted the lid on Liverpool's failed pursuit of his signature.
"But I had the feeling there was only him who really wanted me. I have always said that the most important thing in my view was to go to a club where everyone agreed about me."
Malouda, who cost Blues £13.5million from Lyon, added: "What Chelsea had to say was clear from the start.
"I had also been as a spectator several times to see them play - and I always liked what I saw.
"The manager, too, really wanted me. I had Jose Mourinho on the phone several times once Chelsea had been given the green light by Lyon to talk with me.
"The most important thing was to feel this desire to sign me.
"After that, I think the level of play suits me fairly well, too."
