Gael Kakuta turned down Fulham and a host of French teams to head up north and become a man.

The Chelsea hitman opted to join Bolton Wanderers on loan until the New Year.

He said: "There were other clubs in for me.

"I'm 20 and I need to play. I have to accept I am a man and not a child any more. I need experience."

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