FURIOUS Arjen Robben last night blasted Jose Mourinho
saying he was never given a chance at Chelsea. The Dutch winger
made it clear he quit the Blues in a £24.5million switch to Real
Madrid because of his frosty relationship with boss
Mourinho.
Robben, 23, who has penned a five-year deal at Real, said: In the
early stages, yes they could have done more. "But after a while I
felt I wasnt getting the confidence I needed, then I started to
change my mind about being at Chelsea. And when a massive club
like Real Madrid shows an interest it makes it easy and gives you a
great feeling.
"When you compare the feeling of confidence you get from Real and
Chelsea then you have to go where you feel you will be most happy
and thats what I did. I know its a lot of money and it just
shows the interest Madrid had in signing me. They gave me a lot of
confidence and showed over the last few weeks they were willing to
do anything to get me here. The reception I was given from the fans
was above all expectations. It was an unbelievable feeling when I
went down the steps and the warm welcome I got was really amazing
and gives me more motivation to do well for the fans and for the
club. I will prove that its not true that Im made of glass and
Im always injured. I know I am strong and I know that I can do
well here.
