Former Fiorentina defender Alessandro Gamberini has revealed he had an offer from Chelsea.

Gamberini hung up the boots two years ago.

“In the past, I was courted by some very competitive clubs, such as Inter and Mourinho's Chelsea," Gamberini told Radio Bruno.

“If I hadn't renewed my contract with Fiorentina, I probably would've joined one of those teams."

The defender wore the Viola jersey from 2005 to 2012.