Former Atlectico Madrid and Monaco striker, Radamel Falcao has disclosed that he turned down two offers from Chinese clubs in the January transfer window in order to remain at Chelsea.
The former Manchester United loanee has struggled so hard finding playing time at Stamford Bridge, and have started only one march this season in all competitions due to lack of form and fitness.
The Colombia international was said to be on a move away from west London in the winter and has now revealed that he had the opportunity to join the likes of Jackson Martinez, Ramires and Alex Teixeira by moving to China.
He told El Tiempo, “It is true that I had two different offers to move to China, but I stayed in England to give myself another opportunity.
“Going there would have been the easiest way out because it was a great offer, but I preferred to stay here and fight [for a place].”
Meanwhile, Chelsea have until the end of next month to decide whether they wish to make the loan move of the under-performing striker permanent for an agreed fee of £38 million or let him go back to his parent club, Monaco.
But the 30-year-old insists that this is not the right time to think about the future as the season is still on.
He added, “I am focused on the club and just live in the present.
“Football changes very fast and what today can’t happen, tomorrow can.
“I’m not thinking about what might happen on April 29. My job is to give my best and when the time comes to make decisions, we will analyse everything and see, because everything can change in football.
“Today I think about what Chelsea can do from now to May. I do not look beyond that. Me staying here will depend on many factors, it doesn’t depend just on my decision.
“That’s why I try to give my best in training to have a chance [to play], but this will be discussed when we need to make a final decision,” he concluded.
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