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Benayoun admits speaking with Grant before joining Chelsea

Yossi Benayoun has revealed he spoke with Avram Grant before signing with Chelsea.

Benayoun moved to Chelsea from Liverpool at the end of last season for £5.5 million. West Ham United boss Avram Grant had a successful spell in charge of Chelsea three years ago.

"Avram gave me a few tips," he told chelseafc.com. "He told me to come with confidence and patience and believe I am good enough, so I just need to work hard and prove it."

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