Cesc Fabregas turned down moves to both Manchester United and Manchester City in order to join Chelsea in 2014.

The former Spain midfielder was playing for Barcelona at the time having joined from Arsenal three years in 2011.

Fabregas completed a move to Chelsea in 2014 despite interest from Man United and Man City Since moving back to his boyhood club, Fabregas helped Barcelona to the LaLiga title in 2013, but was part of the side who fell short the next year.

Drawing with Atletico Madrid at the Nou Camp on the final day of the season, Barcelona handed Atletico their first title in 18 years.

As a result, Fabregas was one of a number of players heavily criticised by the media and fans, leading to his decision to pursue a move away from the Nou Camp.

"We had that week between the season and the World Cup. I went to London, rested and thought a little bit about what I wanted to do. I had made my decision already, I wanted to leave.

"I called them and told them my decision. Before going to the World Cup, I sat down the same day with the three clubs: Manchester United, Manchester City and Chelsea. It was at the house of my agent, Darren Dein.

"I spoke to [United manager] David Moyes on the phone, then after I met [Man City chief] Txiki Begiristain and straight after I met [Chelsea manager] Jose Mourinho.

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"By talking, analysing, you also get perceptions about who is who and what they want from you."

On Jose, he said: "He convinced me, he brought me to Chelsea. I had doubts due to my time at Arsenal and could I be the same player and be happy again.

"He made me feel there was no other way. It was Chelsea or Chelsea. Manchester City had a great project and were doing amazing things. Even with [David] Silva I had a great connection."

Fabregas won the Premier League title with Chelsea in 2015 Cesc Fabregas at Chelsea

Cesc Fabregas at Chelsea (2014-2019)

Premier League titles: 2

FA Cup: 1

League Cup: 1

Europa League 1

When asked about whether he was worried about the Arsenal connection, he said: "Of course.

"I know now it means nothing, but Arsenal will always be one of the best things that happened in my life and my career. If I wasn't a player with Arsenal then none of this would have happened.

"I was 27. If I was 32 then I wouldn't think about it. But at 27 you are still at the peak of your career.

"I felt strong and motivated to take on another challenge in my career. That is what Jose made me realise I could be at Chelsea.

"Fortunately I was right, in my five years there we won everything except the Champions League. It was the right call definitely."

In that time he won two Premier League titles, an FA Cup, a League Cup and a Europa League title.