Anelka recalls happy days at Chelsea

New Shanghai Shenhua signing Nicolas Anelka said it was time to move on from Chelsea.

Anelka spoke of how he loved his time with but insisted he is looking forward to his new adventure.

The Frenchman made the surprise move to China in the transfer window and, reflecting on his career at Stamford Bridge, admitted he had met a number of talented players and coaches.

He Tweeted: “I wanted to thank each of you for all the support that you always brought to me.”

“I love the time I spent in Chelsea, it is a famous club where I met talented players and coaches as well as very good friends. I also enjoyed London and all the wonderful things I lived there.”

“But all good things come to an end and it is time for me, at my early 33’s. To move to a new adventure with a new life, another rhythm and another universe.”

“I am impatient to discover Shanghai and this new environment. You will be regularly updated about my Chinese stories.”