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| Christian Eiksen could have joined Chelsea as a teenager |
CHRISTIAN ERIKSEN has revealed he didn't join Chelsea as a teenager because it was too 'big a step' at the time to take.
The 23-year-old was one of the most sought-after players in the European game during his time at Ajax.
And after joining Tottenham in an £11.5million deal from the Dutch giants two years ago, Eriksen has gone on to become a fans' favourite at White Hart Lane.
The Denmark international had trials at several of Europe's biggest clubs, including two at Chelsea.
However, Eriksen claims such a big move back then wouldn't have been the right one.
"Me and Rasmus Falk, my team-mate from kids football and also Odense, went to Chelsea on trial," Eriksen said as quoted by the London Evening Standard.
"I also went back the next year and had to think what I wanted.
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| Christian Eriksen has shone at Tottenham |
"I played three games at Under 18s - versus Millwall, West Ham and some other team. We ate together with first-team players and you see Jose Mourinho and Didier Drogba walking around.
"But the whole thing was really different to Denmark where everyone goes in and everyone goes out, no problem. Relaxed.
"Chelsea, boom, the door closes behind you and stays closed. It would be too big a step for me as a person back then."
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