In an interview with the British Daily Mail, Brazilian wing-back Filipe Luis shared with reporters his memories of the controversial period of his performance in London's Chelsea when the Blues were led by Portuguese specialist Jose Mourinho.

“When I stayed on the bench in the first game, I went to Mourinho’s office and asked him directly:“ Why did you invite me here? Why couldn't I stay in Atlético? "

He replied that he sees the defense of the team more reliably when Azpilicueta comes out, not me. He said that I must win my place in the squad.

I could not expect such an answer, because my name than indicated that I should be the main player.

However, he was right. I didn't play my best. And yet, I believe that in order to grow, you have to play. I have never regretted my decision to move to Chelsea because I ended up in one of the biggest clubs in the world, but everyone wants to play! ", - the Brazilian shared his impressions of the past days of his career.

The key moment for the decision to end his career in the London club for the football player happened before the English League Cup final, for which he did not find his name in the list of starting players, although before that the defender had played all the matches of the tournament.

At that moment I felt betrayed. I didn't want to work with Mourinho for another year. But this is not his fault. We won in the final, and I have a medal hanging at my house! ", Concluded the Brazilian.

From Chelsea, London, the footballer made a return transfer to Atlético Madrid for an amount of 4 million euros less than the “retirees” themselves paid for the mattress - 16 million euros, according to the Transfermarkt portal.

Then, four more years followed under the leadership of Diego Simeone, but last season Filipe Luis started already in the Brazilian Flamengo.

The 35-year-old defenseman played 31 matches last season in the South American competition, scoring two goals and two assists.