Southampton defender Ryan Bertrand has admitted that he feels that he should still be plying his trade at Chelsea.
Bertrand, who helped the West Londoners to a European Cup triumph in May 2012, joined Southampton permanently, having previously spent the 2014/15 campaign on the south coast.
And following his departure from Stamford Bridge, the 25-year-old informed former manager Jose Mourinho that he should still be at Chelsea.
Following his move to St Mary‘s, Bertrand, who is back in the England set-up following his performances last term, stated that he had unfinished business at the Bridge.
Bertrand said: “For me it wasn’t a case of ‘my career didn’t go right, I’m not playing for Chelsea’.
“I know personally I should still be there and I should still be playing, but it is no drama.
“That is football and these things happen. I am fantastically happy at Southampton, playing week-in, week-out and developing as a footballer and really enjoying life.
The defender, who also spent time on loan at Aston Villa during his time at the Blues, continued:
“For me it wasn’t a case of ‘my career didn’t go right, I’m not playing for Chelsea’.
“I know personally I should still be there and I should still be playing, but it is no drama.
“That is football and these things happen. I am fantastically happy at Southampton, playing week-in, week-out and developing as a footballer and really enjoying life.
By Ben Reardon