Chelsea boss Guus Hiddink discusses shock £25m January transfer

GUUS HIDDINK has opened up on Ramires' 'beautiful' transfer to Jiangsu Suning.

 

Ramires joined Chinese side Jiangsu Suning for £25million

 

The Brazil midfielder joined the Chinese club for £25million - a Chinese transfer record - after five-and-a-half years at Stamford Bridge.

Ramires had only signed a new Chelsea contract four months ago but left this week.

And Hiddink revealed the inside scoop on the deal today.

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“First we must pay tribute because he had very good performances in the past in this club with important contributions," Hiddink said.

“And he is 29 and having this huge offer from a club in China and the club talked about that (and decided they) would give him this (contract) what he can get in China.

“Also regarding his career in Chelsea, he was not playing frequently.

“He was playing but the club had the attitude and it's to be rewarded to give him this beautiful transfer.”