Dujuan 'Whisper' Richards was convinced to sign for Chelsea due to their first-team pledge for the Jamaican wonderkid as well as a 'better' financial package. That is according to Phoenix All Stars Academy president Craig Butler, who claims Newcastle United made a 'very good offer' following a two-week trial for the exciting striker.
Richards was pictured at St James' Park as Eddie Howe's side drew with West Ham, before spending a fortnight bidding to impress the club's academy bosses. The 17-year-old later admitted he was 'expecting' to sign for the Magpies in an exclusive interview with ChronicleLive.
However, days after earning a senior international call-up for Jamaica, Richards was confirmed to have signed a pre-contract agreement with Chelsea on Saturday which will become official on his 18th birthday on October 11. Butler has now explained why the Phoenix prospect decided to snub the Magpies in favour of their Premier League rivals.
