Deco has revealed he turned down a massive payday and the chance
to join David Beckham in America by signing for Chelsea.
Major League Soccer clubs and Saudi Arabian sides were
interested in the 30-year-old Portugal playmaker but he decided on
a move to Stamford Bridge after a disappointing year with
Barcelona.
"If I wanted to go somewhere for the money I wouldn't have come
to Chelsea," said Deco.
"There were many other places that offered much more money, the
money I wanted I could have gone to Saudi Arabia or the United
States.
"It's not about the money. Obviously money is important but not
that important, I have plenty of money, more than I need, so for me
I wanted to go to a place where I could have better objectives and
to still have this challenge to win games.
"If I wanted money I could have stayed in Barcelona - I had two
years left on my contract, which was a lovely contract.
"It was a sunny and lovely place to live but I want to have new
challenges, more objectives and the will to win more trophies - and
that is why I came to Chelsea. If it was for money I would have
gone somewhere else."
Deco has won the Champions League with Porto and Barca, and he
is determined to match Clarence Seedorf's record of three trophies
with three different sides.
"I saw the final and Chelsea were much better in the second half
but that is the way the Champions League is, you need a bit of
luck," he added.
"I hope that not only do I bring luck but we have the luck that
was missing last time around."
ohh yea. i just hope player can start to be more honest both on
and off the field. anyway, he should learnt from his boss scolari
who dare to admit , he join chelsea because and only for the
money.