Goal.com · Sep 15, 2017
Tottenham striker Llorente reveals reason behind Chelsea snub
Fernando Llorente revealed a last-minute telephone call from Mauricio Pochettino convinced him to snub Premier League champions Chelsea in favour of a move to Tottenham.
The former Spain international made the switch from Swansea City for a reported £12million on deadline day and will provide competition for star striker Harry Kane.
Llorente last goal v Swansea 12/5
Llorente, who scored 15 league goals last season, had been widely expected to reunite with his former Juventus coach Antonio Conte at Chelsea.
But the 32-year-old said his decision was influenced by a late pitch from Spurs boss Pochettino.