Hi
everyone,
As you can imagine
this is
a very important day in my life, and with these lines I
would like to express the memories and emotions that come to me as I write.
This letter is written
from my heart, and first of all I would like to say that I will never forget all
the affection given to me by the Chelsea fans. From the very
first day until the last.
With your support and
affection I have grown up as a player and I have had an amazing time both on
and off the pitch. I will always feel the gratitude towards you.
Always. No words are enough to give back all the things I have received. There has been
plenty of good moments: the FA Cup, my first trophy as a Blue;
the immense happiness of winning titles for the first time in the club’s
history, such as that magical Champions League night in Munich and the Europa
League… On the other hand, I have experienced some complicated
situations from a personal point of view, mainly during
the last six months. Every message I got through the social media, every nice
word you have said to me on the street, and of course, your support in the
stadium, has made me feel incredibly proud of the Chelsea fans; you deserve a
team like the one you’ve got, with so many fantastic players.
I won’t forget the faith you put in me when I was
given the player of the year award the last two seasons. I feel really proud
and I will never forget those nights.
Thank you so much for the way you have treated me,
you have been unbelievable. I hope you understand that after going through a
complicated and, for me, new situation in the last few months, I believe this
is the best choice in order to carry on with my football career and to keep
enjoying this sport.
Before
last summer, my intention was to stay here for a long time; as long as the club
wanted me to, and to keep winning trophies for Chelsea FC. This is how happy I
was in the club and in the city. However, as you all know, things changed after
the preseason. From feeling like an important player, I started to experience
some difficult situations and I felt unable to help the team to the extent that
I wanted and was used to. Obviously, I fully respect the circumstances.
Football
is a team sport and it’s not easy to play regularly in such a good squad. In
sports you may win or lose, but the most important thing is to give everything.
I hope you know and feel that I have always done so. In every game, in every
training session, without exception. I have always tried my best for the club.
I would like to emphasise the affection, admiration
and respect that
I also want to highlight the day-to-day job of every
member of the Chelsea staff: medical team, kit men, staff at Cobham and
Stamford Bridge, media and marketing department, Chelsea TV team… All of them
are very important in making this club a great one. Thank you for your
treatment and your efforts to make the life of the players
easier.
Furthermore, thanks to every manager I
have had the pleasure to work with during my time here. They
have all been a big help for my progression as a player. I have always
respected their decisions, whatever they were; they made me more mature and a
stronger person. You learn from everything, and certain situations make you
think about other team mates who are coping with similar situations more
regularly. Thank you Andre for giving me the opportunity to join
Chelsea FC. Without your support, none of this would have happened. To Robbie and Rafa,
for their unlimited trust in me.And to Jose, for making me a
stronger player, because in difficult moments, I have learnt to remain positive
and to keep working hard.
Lastly, I want to thank the Club,
and in particular its owner, Roman Abramovich, for trusting meand
making an important investment when signing me. Also for their understanding
regarding my situation over the last months. I’m very glad to have been part of
the squad that made his and our dream come true: winning the Champions League
on that unforgettable night in Munich. Additionally, my years in Chelsea have
been profitable for the club, which I’m very pleased about.
I
want to make clear that the stage that now comes to an end has been extremely
important for me, personally and professionally. Although many of you, like
myself, never thought this moment would come, this is football and a new
chapter is about to begin.
I would have liked to say good bye to all of you in
the stadium, or in a press conference, but it has not been possible. I’m sure I
will be able to do it in the future, because that is what you deserve.
Evidently,
today is a day of mixed feelings, remembering the past and looking forward to the
future and what it has to bring. I look forward to being happy and to enjoy
what I like the most: play football.
I will never forget my time in Chelsea and the
affection I take with me, I will keep forever.
I
wish you the best. A big hug to all of you.
THANK YOU so much,
Juan
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