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'Didn't want to leave' - Former West Ham defender makes Chelsea transfer point following move

Glen Johnson has admitted he didn't want to leave West Ham United for Chelsea back in 2003.

The former right back came through the Hammers' academy before making his debut just over 20 years ago. Despite signing a four-year deal in March of that year, Johnson left at the end of that season following the club's relegation to the Championship.

Chelsea signed the then 18-year-old for £6million, where he went on pick up a Premier League winners medal before eventually leaving for Portsmouth after four years with the Blues.

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