The “dream” of Chelsea‘s new striker Marc Guiu is to play in the Premier League, and he has refuted rumors that he left Barcelona for money.
The Chelsea preseason tour has handed the 18-year-old Spaniard a significant role, after the Blues triggered a £5 million release clause in his contract.
Prior to his transfer to Stamford Bridge, Guiu turned down a new contract at Barcelona. He has scored just once in four games while on tour in the United States.
“It wasn’t a problem with my contract,” he stated, refuting rumors that it was partially driven by money in Spain.
“Playing in the Premier League has always been my ambition, and Chelsea is a fantastic team with a long history.
“It was a tough decision but it was an amazing opportunity, so I had to go for it.”
Guiu was asked whether he is ready to play in the Premier League, or if he would prefer to go on loan, and replied: “I’m just focused on the pre-season tour, doing my best and that’s what I can say.
“But Chelsea head coach Enzo Maresca told me there was an amazing sporting project full of young talent, that he wanted me to be a part of it and that he had a lot of faith in me and my skills and capabilities.
“I think I’m ready. We work very hard every day both on and off the pitch, on the physical aspect and the practical. So I think I’m ready to be on the pitch and help the team when I’m needed.”