Brentford midfielder failed to shine at Stamford Bridge
Ex-Chelsea midfielder Josh McEachran says he regrets not leaving Stamford Bridge sooner, as Man United wanted to sign him.
The 23-year old made just 17 appearances for Chelsea, but now plays for local rivals Brentford in the Championship.
And McEachran has opened up on his time at Chelsea, claiming Manchester United and Real Madrid were interested in signing him.
However, he snubbed the offers – and McEachran says he regrets that move now.
“Real Madrid and Manchester United came in when I was 16,” McEachran told the Daily Mail.
“I could not believe it when my agent said: ‘Real Madrid want you’. Unbelievable, isn’t it?
“Madrid had the contract waiting for me and they wanted all my family to fly over to sign a five-year contract, but I said, ‘No, I want to stay at Chelsea’.
“I believed that I was going to make it (at Chelsea). When I made my debut I thought, ‘Ah, that was a good choice for me to say no to Real Madrid’, but looking back now maybe I should have (gone).”
By Ben Kelly – @benkelly_10
