Chelsea already had a world-class talent at their disposal in Ashley Cole in 2007, but Roman Abramovich met with the Legendary Brazilian defender in 2007 and negotiated a move with the Brazilian who agreed to join the Blues when he was free to leave Real Madrid after 11 years with the Spanish Giants.
The transfer was close and agreed, but it did not materialize as there was an issue with the Lawyer in charge of the deal.
OYOGist.com reports
OYoGist.com reports
Speaking to reporters he said “with Chelsea, it got very close. It was literally agreed and I just had to go there and sign the contract. “It was just a week before I signed for Fenerbahce and I had been to Paris to meet both Roman Abramovich and (former chief executive) Peter Kenyon.
“Unfortunately, in the final moments, something didn’t work out just before finalizing, which happens a lot in football. There was an issue with the lawyer. “It was all agreed, though, and I am 100 percent sure I would have done well in the Premier League and it would have suited my characteristics.”
