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Real Betis hero Joaquin: Mourinho tried to get me to Chelsea

Real Betis hero Joaquin has spoken of how Jose Mourinho tried to get him to move to Chelsea.

Joaquin, on his YouTube channel, discussed how close he came to joining Chelsea during Mourinho's first period in charge.

Mourinho made every effort to sign the Spain international, but he remained loyal to the Verdiblanco.

"I was happy at Betis and money cannot buy happiness," he recalled.

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