Legendary Spanish winger Joaquin claims to have been the first man to say “no” to Jose Mourinho, with the Portuguese snubbed completely when Chelsea tried to put a transfer in place back in 2005.
The Blues were enjoying considerable success on the back of Roman Abramovich’s early spending at Stamford Bridge around that time.
A Premier League title had been delivered in west London, with Mourinho eager to make a star-studded squad even stronger.
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Joaquin, who was starring at Real Betis, was among those to register on Chelsea’s radar.