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Out of all the clubs who were interested, I got the feeling that, deep down, Chelsea showed that they really wanted me. There were…

— Eden Hazard

I kept an eye on Chelsea's fortunes after they first tried to sign me.

— Willian

Sure, Mourinho was obviously crucial for my move to Chelsea.

— Michael Ballack

When I came to Chelsea and worked with Mourinho, it was my first time abroad, so that was an important stage for me.

— Arjen Robben

It was strange joining Chelsea, but when I signed, I knew I would be loaned out to a team. They had, like, a five-year…

— Thibaut Courtois

I have a very good contract at Chelsea, but Dortmund really wanted me.

— Olivier Giroud

In 2000 I was really close to sign for Real Madrid. I was in Belgium, playing the European Championship. I even took a picture…

— Robert Pires

When I signed for Real Madrid, it was like a dream.

— Robinho

It was amazing to have Mourinho call me, even though I'd been warned before how he would appeal to me. I listened to his…

— N'Golo Kante

I had a special relationship with Mourinho.

— Raphael Varane

I am hugely grateful to Mourinho. He is the coach who gave me my opportunity with Real Madrid, and I wish him lots of…

— Alvaro Morata

I came from playing in a team with my mates to having the chance to play for Real Madrid.

— Lucas Vazquez