“**Arsenal**were really pushing for me,” said Loic Remy. “It was a last-minute decision, but **Chelsea**‘s offer was irresistible. I had to think about the team, the manager, and the opportunity to play in the Champions League regularly.”
Interestingly, it was not until that summer he held the Liverpool scarf to discuss further with the Reds. “Liverpool was in the mix too but things didn’t align. Life in football is fast”.
Reasons Why Loic Remy Chose Chelsea
Multiple reasons led Loic Remy to walk away from Arsenal and instead opted for Chelsea:
Champions League Hopes: Arsenal qualified as well for the Champions League. A shot at competing on the largest stage of all with a title-contending squad just was too good to resist.
Ambition to win trophies: Chelsea had already clinched a position among title contenders within the Premier League after going on a huge spending spree this summer, signing men like Diego Costa and Cesc Fàbregas. Rémy’s ambition to win trophies suited well with Chelsea’s intention of so doing.
Guaranteed Role as Backup: Rémy would have faced strong competition for a starting role at Arsenal, given that Olivier Giroud and emerging Alexis Sánchez were already in the squad. But at Chelsea, his role as understudy to Diego Costa was much clearer, and he would play regularly when needed.
Financial Incentives: Though both clubs agreed to meet the requirements of his salary, Chelsea was apparently offering more money than that of the other club which further influenced the striker’s decision.
The decision of Rémy has generated mixed reactions from fans and pundits around the world of football. However, the Chelsea fans have welcomed the arrival of Rémy, appreciating the club’s decisiveness in the transfer market.
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