"I never forget: thanks, Chelsea!"

"Hi everyone s, as imagine, today is a very important day in my life and I want to express, through these lines, emotions and memories that run through my head as I write. The first thing I want to make clear, and I write this letter as a whole, from my heart, I will never forget is the treatment received by the fans of Chelsea from the first day at the club, to the last, in which I find myself now. Tempers and affection, at all times, you have given me, have been instrumental in growing as a player, enjoy and off the field, but above all, to take with me, forever, a feeling of gratitude I will never forget. And I can never repay what enough through these words. both the good times (which fortunately have been many: my first drink as 'blue', the FA Cup, or the immense happiness of winning titles the club had not achieved before in its history, as the Champions League or the Europa League. still remember that night in Munich, so magical and expected by all), as well as the more complicated a personal level, especially during the last six months long situations.every message I received through social networks, each sample of affection brindábais me on the street, and of course, your support in the stadium, makes me feel very proud of having the Chelsea fans and it deserves certainly a team with players of as high as those in the template level. can not, nor do I want to forget the trust depositásteis my when choosing me as best player of the team in each of the two seasons I've played completely, something that certainly am very proud. never forget the two galas delivery. Briefly, infinite thanks for your treatment of me has been excellent and I hope that you understand that after a few months that I have been in a new situation and really difficult on a personal level, now begins a new chapter in my career to continue enjoying the game. So comfortable was in the club and in the city, even before the summer my wish was to stay here any longer, the the club deemed necessary, and keep winning titles for Chelsea. 

But as we all know, the situation changed for me after the summer and went from feeling a major player living difficult situations and even impotence unable to help the team day after day as he had done. 's a situation that obviously respect, because football is a team sport, and a template as there is a complicated task play regularly. In sports, you can win or lose, but Most importantly, give everything you have. hope you to be aware that always, in every game and every practice, without exception, I have.'ve always tried to give my best for the club. By that I make clear affection, respect and admiration I have for all my ex-colleagues from my first year to today. want, of course, to thank the captains, who have helped me and always understood, offering to ease my host for the group on my arrival and leaning on hard times this season, giving me encouragement and conversation to remain positive. Not only them, but all my ex-colleagues I thank you for these two and half years and I wish them the best of luck for the future, professionally and personally. Obviously, I had some more confident than others, but most important is that after my time at Chelsea I take great friends, who will forever be above sporting rivalries. I would highlight also the daily work that everyone who is around the template, from the medical service, equipment managers, staff working in Cobham, members of the press department, communication and marketing, team Chelsea Tv , staff working at Stamford Bridge ... In short, each and every one of the people that make this great club not only outside but also inside, which is really important. Thanks for your treatment and your effort so that players have a much easier day by day. Besides, of course, thanks to all the coaches that have shared joys and sorrows during this long ago.'ve been very helpful in my progression as a player. Through their decisions positive or not for me, and always respected also made ​​me a more mature and strong person. All learned, and even in situations you've never lived before and make you think of colleagues who live with them regularly. André 

Thanks for giving me the opportunity to come to Chelsea, none of this would have happened without your support, Robbie and Rafa for giving me unlimited confidence, and Joseph for making me a stronger player because it is in these difficult times when I've learned to remain positive and keep working hard. Lastly, I want to thank the club, and especially their owner Roman Abramovich, the trust placed in me when done with my services, and understanding now beginning a new adventure in my life.'m very proud that during my time at the club, got your dream and all of us win the Champions League in that unforgettable night in Munich. I am also glad, why not to say, that my time at the club has been profitable in economic terms do not want to dwell too much (although I have done) but I want to make clear that this period now ending has been important to me professionally and staff;., and although many of you @ s, like me, you thought that you never reach this point, that's football and now it does the beginning of a new stage.

Honestly, I would have liked to say goodbye to all of you in the stadium, or at a press conference, but it has not been possible .'m sure in the future I can do then is what you deserve. Clearly, today is a day of mixed emotions, remembering the past and imagining the future and what I get brings. I have the vision and desire to be happy and to enjoy what I like, play fútbol.Nunca forget my time at Chelsea, and love that took me behind him. I wish you the best and I send a big hug to everyone s. THANK YOU,John