Leeds United goalkeeper Illan Meslier has revealed that he rejected the chance to join Chelsea just 12 months before signing for the Whites.
The France starlet, then 18, had just signed his first professional contract at French side Lorient when the Blues made an approach in July 2018.
'Chelsea agreed with Lorient and then asked me, 'Are you ready?',' Meslier told The Athletic 'But it was 24 hours before the end of the window.
Leeds United goalkeeper Illan Meslier has revealed that he rejected the chance to join Chelsea
'I said, 'No, it's too late, man!