Chelsea attacker Eden Hazard has admitted that he was close to joining Tottenham before signing for the Stamford Bridge club.
The Belgium international playmaker moved to west London from Lille in the transfer window, but has confessed that he could have joined Andre Villas-Boas’ men.
“It’s true that Tottenham tempted me because it was a young team which was third in the league” Hazard told Tuesday’s France Football, translated to English by The Daily Mail.
“Unfortunately, the end of the season did not go well. They did not reach the Champions League, which tipped the balance.”
Hazard went on to state that he was keen to move to Chelsea once a new attacking mentality was revealed.
“Nobody was really a fan of Chelsea’s game last season.
“The directors told me they were going to recruit good players with whom I could play decent football. Marko Marin, Oscar and me, we like to have the ball at our feet. Juan Mata likes the ball, so does Ramires.
“The title of European champions, and Champions League qualification, counted for a lot because the club was not doing well in the league. Once Chelsea won the final, it was a natural choice,” he concluded.
By Gareth McKnight
