The England midfielder took the heartbreaking decision to leave Chelsea after failing to agree a new contract in the final months of the season.
His primary reason for leaving Stamford Bridge after seven years at the club was growing concerns about his chances of regular first-team football under manager Carlo Ancelotti.
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