Marin later revealed that he joined Chelsea for the prospect of a new challenge.

He then joined Chelsea before the 1967-68 season.

Smith joined Chelsea in 1921 and went on to play 351 league matches for them (370 in all senior games) until 1932.

Spanish striker's record since joining Chelsea makes for dismal reading.

In July 1968 he joined Chelsea for the modest sum of £5000.

When asked whether his decision to join Chelsea was financial he responded "Yes, that is one of the reasons."

King joined Chelsea when he was nine years old.

He joined Chelsea in the summer of 1909, but his stay there lasted only one season.

He featured in 59 matches and scored four goals between 1906-07, before joining Chelsea.

When he joined Chelsea, his decision to remain living in the area had upset Drake.