Kevin De Bruyne has revealed his desire for first-team football convinced him to ask Jose Mourinho for a departure from Chelsea, and described his current time at Manchester City as 'nirvana'.
The Belgian international was seen as a hot prospect at Chelsea following his arrival from Genk, and after a successful season out on loan at Werder Bremen, was expected to feature for the Blues in the next campaign.
Despite Mourinho insisting to the Belgian he would get an opportunity in the first team, the midfielder found himself on the periphery, and has now revealed in his column for The Players Tribune that his meeting with the Portuguese boss confirmed his need for a fresh start.