Real Madrid striker Raul has revealed he turned down the
opportunity to join Chelsea several years ago.
The 31-year-old has spent his entire professional career with
the Madridistas, and recently surpassed Alfredo di Stefano's
all-time goal-scoring record for the Santiago Bernabeu outfit of
216 league goals.
However, the veteran forward has revealed he snubbed a move from
La Liga to the Premier League several years ago, with Chelsea keen
on recruiting the front-man during their era of domestic dominence
under Jose Mourinho.
"If had you asked me what football I would love to experience, I'd
say England," he told The Times. "But I feel so well here,
at home.
"A few years ago, Chelsea spoke to my representatives, but at that
time all I wanted was to stay here.
"I love the Premier League, it is very dynamic, very passionate.
It's more interesting now with all of the Spanish players that have
gone there and enjoyed such great success."
