Olivier Giroud has revealed he tried to force through a move away from Chelsea in January after struggling to break into Frank Lampard's plans at Stamford Bridge.
The French striker was third-choice up front for the first half of the season behind Tammy Abraham and Michy Batshuayi.
Yet an opportunity presented itself to the 33-year-old and he has taken his chance. He scored in the Blues' 4-0 win against Everton on Sunday, yet the former Arsenal man revealed he did try everything to leave the club just two months ago.