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Chelsea's Guiu denies leaving Barca was about money

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Chelsea’s new striker Marc Guiu says it was his "dream" to play in the Premier League and denied reports he left Barcelona for money.

The 18-year-old Spaniard has been given a prominent role in Chelsea’s pre-season tour after the Blues triggered a £5m release clause in his contract.

Guiu, who has scored once in four matches while on tour of the United States, rejected a new contract at Barcelona before his move to Stamford Bridge.

He denied reports in Spain that it was partly motivated by money and said: “It was not an issue with my contract.