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Shanghai Shenhua's Nicolas Anelka: I loved it at Chelsea but all good things come to an end and it's time for a new adventure
The Frenchman admits he enjoyed his time in London although he is looking forward to a "new adventure" in China and reveals that he is "impatient" to discover his new environment
13 Jan 2012 22:28:00
By Sion Cleaver
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Nicolas Anelka, who recently joined Shanghai Shenhua from Chelsea, has revealed how he loved his time with the Blues but insisted he is looking forward to a new adventure.
The Frenchman made the surprise move to China after the transfer window reopened this month 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."
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The Frenchman made the surprise move to China after the transfer window reopened this month 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."
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