Reading boss Steve Coppell believes Steve Sidwell is now settling in at Chelsea.
Coppell said: "His time at Chelsea has been more or less what he predicted. He knew it would be a struggle to get into the team but during the African Nations Cup he would have more of a chance and that's the way it has transpired.
Coppell was also convinced the midfielder remained highly-regarded by the Reading fans despite his decision to reject new contract offer after new contract offer last season.
He said: "It was a move he couldn't turn down. You can look back in years to come and say 'I should have done this, that and the other' but if any of the elite four come in for one of your players then you are in trouble because it is irresistible for a player.
"It was the same with Siddy, who was honourable in all his dealings with us. He told me more than a year in advance what he was going to do and stuck to his guns.
"It would have been easy for him to bail out and not risk his future by going into tackles but he didn't and every Reading fan appreciated his contribution. He worked hard and was 100% committed."