On This Day in 2008 – Nicolas Anelka joins Chelsea from Bolton

Nicolas Anelka joined Chelsea from Bolton on today in 2008.

The France striker, then aged 28, accomplished a transfer to Avram Grant’s aspect for a price of £15million.

The Blues had been on the lookout for further firepower to assist them overcome the lack of Didier Drogba and Salomon Kalou to Africa Cup of Nations obligation.

“Chelsea are an enormous membership. I’ve proved that I can rating objectives on the prime stage and I can do the identical for Chelsea,” mentioned the much-travelled Anelka, who counted Arsenal, Actual Madrid, Paris St Germain, Liverpool and Manchester Metropolis amongst his former golf equipment.

“I need to inform the Chelsea followers that I see this as a terrific alternative and an honour to play for Chelsea and I cannot disappoint them.

“Chelsea is the crew I actually wished to hitch and I hope this would be the final membership that I play for.

“I’m delighted all the pieces has been sorted out. This was a unbelievable alternative that I couldn’t flip down.

Joyful birthday, Nicolas Anelka!