Valencia centre-back Ezequiel Garay has revealed he rejected the chance to move to Chelsea this summer.
The Argentina international made the switch from Zenit Saint Petersburg in the previous transfer window, arriving in La Liga with a reputation as one of the game’s best defenders. Speaking with Plaza Deportiva (h/t Tom Olver of Metro), the 29-year-old stated there was an offer on the table from the Blues too.
“Valencia bet on me a long time ago, and it is a great challenge for me to be here due to the big confidence they showed in myself,” said Garay.