The midfielder has admitted that he didn't think his proposed switch to Stamford Bridge from Atletico Madrid would go through before the deadline
Atletico Madrid star Saul Niguez referenced David de Gea's infamous failed transfer to Real Madrid involving a faulty fax machine in 2015 after sealing a late loan move to Chelsea on deadline day.
Chelsea finalised a deal for Saul two minutes before the summer transfer window closed on Tuesday night, with the 26-year-old joining the Blues on loan for the remainder of the 2021-22 campaign.
Saul has confirmed that Atletico submitted the final contract at the very last minute, which reminded him of when Manchester United goalkeeper De Gea was denied a switch to the Santiago Bernabeu six years ago due to equipment failure.