" I wanted to leave I ' - Matic By Gonçalo Guimarães
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Chelsea came as a stranger and back to London as one of the best midfielders today. BALL exclusively for the Serbian 25 years reveals that insisted on leaving, against the will of Filipe Vieira , although he never threatened not to play FC Porto. Had the ' perfect farewell ' and takes ' Benfica in the heart . "
You are able to ensure that the game against Porto was the last who held the service of Benfica ?
Yes , it was my last game . I want to thank all the people at the club and all the supporters . Benfica will be forever in my heart . I played here two and a half years , I gave my best in every practice , every game , and now is the right time to leave . I want to improve , I want to go to a better league and want to go to Chelsea , the club which I also like . I also thank the president of Benfica , did everything I could to stay here but I have wanted to leave and insisted on leaving. Respect the effort made to keep me in the club , he and all the people of Benfica were very good to me , made me happy, but I repeat that I insisted on going out to understand that the time is right .
How is your relationship with the president of Benfica , Luís Filipe Vieira , since he did not want you to leave ?
We have a perfect relationship because he is a good man and a good president , very fond of club . Really tried everything to keep me , but my decision was made . Childbirth with Benfica at heart.
And the fans, think they will understand and respect his insistence to leave ?
I hope so , sincerely . I have always given my best for the team, the club and the supporters . I hope you recognize that and understand my position and my desire .
It is true that on the eve of the match against FC Porto was not soon to stage with the team as a way to pressure ?
- No . The only truth in this story is that I went to the concentration a few hours later , I was authorized by the club to deal with personal problems and after that I was soon to Seixal .
But threatened not to play with FC Porto? It flashed through his head ?
No, no , somehow . How could see I was in the field and there was no reason to think about not playing . It never crossed my mind or did any kind of threat . Just wanted to help the team win.