Bayer Leverkusen star Leon Bailey has revealed that he rejected the chance to move to Chelsea because he did not want to rush his career, according to a report on the Liverpool Echo.
The Jamaican international moved to the Bundesliga club in January 2017 but he admitted that there was interest in him from various top European clubs, including Chelsea and Manchester United.
Bailey has made a slow start to the new season and has only found the back of the net once in ten league appearances.
When speaking about the interest in his from Chelsea, he said:
Manchester United, City, Chelsea, Liverpool- a lot of clubs were interested.
But the most important thing as a pro is taking things a step at a time and not rushing to the top too quickly. Because once you get there, where do you go next?
I believe the right timing is important, and it was the right moment to be at Bayer Leverkusen. They are a tremendous club with so much history.
The versatile frontman is well known for his pace and trickery but insists that he is happy at Leverkusen.
