‘Changing everything wasn’t easy’: Saul Niguez bids farewell to Chelsea after loan flop

Saul Niguez has waved goodbye to Chelsea followers on social media following his troublesome season-long mortgage, admitting that ‘issues did not begin properly in any respect’ at Stamford Bridge.

Blues boss Thomas Tuchel lured Saul to the capital on deadline day final yr forward of a possible title problem however hardly ever known as upon the midfielder throughout his mortgage spell.

The Spaniard solely began 5 Premier League video games for Chelsea final marketing campaign and featured simply 10 instances in whole.

‘Altering every thing wasn’t straightforward’: Saul Niguez admitted that his time at Chelsea was tough

The Spaniard joined Chelsea on mortgage having simply gained La Liga with Atletico Madrid in 2020-21 

An unused substitute on 23 events, nearly all of Saul’s spell at Stamford Bridge was spent sitting on the bench.

In distinction, the 27-year-old was extremely thought at Atletico Madrid, having made 340 appearances for the membership.

Earlier than becoming a member of Chelsea, he featured 33 instances throughout Atletico’s La Liga-winning marketing campaign in 2020-21.

In his departing thank-you Instagram message to Chelsea on Tuesday, Saul confessed that leaving dwelling was an actual problem, having performed in Spain for his whole skilled profession up to now.

‘Hi there blues, I’m writing to take my go away of you. I want to let you know how I felt throughout this journey,’ he mentioned.

‘Issues didn’t begin properly in any respect. After a very long time at dwelling, altering every thing wasn’t straightforward. Little by little issues obtained higher. 

He’ll now return to the Spanish giants having already made 340 appearances for the membership

The midfielder solely managed 10 Premier League caps underneath boss Thomas Tuchel final season

‘The whole lot in life serves to enhance and study, and that’s what I take from this journey.

‘I’d prefer to thank the membership for attempting to maintain each element to make me really feel at dwelling. I’d additionally like to offer recognition to every employee, thanks. Thanks for making this membership a lot greater.

‘Due to all of the followers for supporting me via thick and skinny. I will likely be ceaselessly grateful. Due to all of the workers for making it potential for me to win titles with the blue shirt.

‘However above all, I needed to thank my teammates. They’ve been elementary in order that I wouldn’t crumble. They helped me to proceed supporting the crew and dwell a relaxed and constructive daily. Thanks!’