I almost joined Chelsea in January, but I was stopped – Player finally reveals
Chelsea left-back Ben Chilwell is out for the rest of the season, However Chelsea tried to bring back Emerson Palmieri from his loan spell at French club Lyon.
Meanwhile, Emerson has now revealed it was Lyon who stopped him from making a return to Chelsea in January.
Emerson has previously stated it was his decision not to cut short his loan spell at Lyon but the Italy international has now blamed Lyon.
Emerson said: “Everyone knows it, the truth is that Chelsea wanted me back this winter and Lyon said no.
“It was between the two clubs, I didn’t get involved. Chelsea released me to be here and I work for OL.
“I can still help the team more. I’m happy here but not 100%. Lyon deserves to be at the top. I want to help the team get there and if I get there I could say I’m 100% happy.”