JOAQUIN'S FATHER HINTS
AT CHELSEA MOVE
Joaquin's father believes the time has come for the Spanish winger
to leave Real Betis.
Joaquin is currently with the Spanish national team preparing for
their critical World Cup qualifier against San Marino, but his
father Aurelio feels he has gone as far as he can with Betis and
should head for English champions Chelsea.
Last season Joaquin helped Betis win the Copa del Rey and finish
fourth in the Primera Liga to earn a Champions League berth, but
despite their excellent performances last term, Joaquin cannot
expect to challenge for either league or European honours this
season.
The 24-year-old was strongly linked with Chelsea last year, and
despite rumours linking him with Liverpool in recent weeks, Aurelio
believes Jose Mourinho's side should be his son's
destination.
"He should leave Betis next year, for his own good and the good of
the club, even though people should realise he is happy there," he
said, before admitting talks with Chelsea.
"The truth is that everything was done and I don't think Mourinho
will forget about him easily," he said on Punto Radio.
Joaquin has previously said that he is happy in Spain and is unsure
about a move to England, but Aurelio does not foresee a
problem.
"He is the one in charge and Mourinho realised that he didn't want
to go to London, but all of that can change," he said.
"Mourinho really likes Joaquin."
- credit: Sporting
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