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Chelsea transfer news: Romelu Lukaku warns John Stones he'll get fewer chances to shine at Stamford Bridge
Romelu Lukaku has warned John Stones he will get fewer chances to shine at Stamford Bridge and he would be wiser staying at Everton.
Lukaku left Chelsea because he was frustrated by the lack of first team opportunities. It’s a fate he does not want his team mate to suffer.
“He is playing and is learning from Phil Jagielka. He’s been here two years now but this is the year where he really needs to confirm he is the top player he can be. This club has massive potential, with the players we have and ambitious manager. He is in a good place. He’s in a good situation. He needs to keep on doing what he’s doing. He has the Euros coming up, so why go?
“When you go to Chelsea at young age it’s up to you if you want to survive. Do you really want to fight for your place? You get maybe one or two chances, and if you take them you will continue getting them. But sometimes it depends on the situation too. It’s really up to you as a player.
“I made a decision to leave, because in my mind, I thought: I am 21. What’s going to happen now?
“I chose to go to a project where there are young players trying to develop into top players and win titles along the way.
“I could easily have stayed at Chelsea to fight for my place. But you never know.
“I didn’t know what the manager’s ideas were with me. I didn’t know what the club’s plan was with me at the time.
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“Here, the plan was clear. Bring young players over, grow them into top players and win titles.
“I was seeing myself as part of that, so that’s why I signed here on a permanent deal.”