Brazilian attacking midfielder Alex Teixeira believes that it"s his turn now to make the next step in Europe, and revealed his desire to leave.
Chelsea are interested in signing the 25-year-old in January, according to reports in England, and in an interview with Globo Esporte, Teixeira discussed a possible transfer to England. He said: “When Douglas Costa and Luiz Adriano left last season, the coach [Mircea Lucescu] asked me to stay. I obeyed, and stayed. But I know that my desire now is to leave. I think that will facilitate a transfer, it will be good for the club. The president told me that he just didn"t sell me because of these two negotiations."
The report states that Alex Teixeira had at least three proposals to leave the club during the summer, from Atlético Madrid, Monaco and Porto, but now Chelsea are in the running for him. He added: “There are still speculations. I am very happy to know that a club like Chelsea are interested in me. It is important to compete in a league like the Premier League. If it happens in January, would be excellent. For my part, it would be great to face a new challenge."
Brazilian attacking midfielder Alex Teixeira believes that it"s his turn now to make the next step in Europe, and revealed his desire to leave.
Chelsea are interested in signing the 25-year-old in January, according to reports in England, and in an interview with Globo Esporte, Teixeira discussed a possible transfer to England. He said: “When Douglas Costa and Luiz Adriano left last season, the coach [Mircea Lucescu] asked me to stay. I obeyed, and stayed. But I know that my desire now is to leave. I think that will facilitate a transfer, it will be good for the club. The president told me that he just didn"t sell me because of these two negotiations."
The report states that Alex Teixeira had at least three proposals to leave the club during the summer, from Atlético Madrid, Monaco and Porto, but now Chelsea are in the running for him. He added: “There are still speculations. I am very happy to know that a club like Chelsea are interested in me. It is important to compete in a league like the Premier League. If it happens in January, would be excellent. For my part, it would be great to face a new challenge."
