Baros: I agreed with Chelsea

Former Liverpool striker Milan Baros says Premiership champions Chelsea were interested in him prior to him making the switch to Lyon from Aston Villa this week.

"I agreed with Chelsea. It was practically a finished thing," said Baros.
 
"Everything broke down over the fact Wright-Phillips did not want to go to Aston Villa.

"Coach O´Neill told me that without any replacement, he would not let me go as he would not have any strikers left."

Baros talked of his discussion with Blues boss Jose Mourinho when the two sides met earlier this season.

Baros said: "We just spoke about the match, just after the game in the tunnel he told me that he wanted me to join the team and asked me if I was interested. I told him so. But it did not happen in the end."

When asked if he enjoyed his time at Villa Park, Baros replied: "I was injured, the club fought against relegation in the first season,"

"They are close to the bottom again. This does not help an individual and it is difficult to shine. And we did not play in Europe.

"I do not want to make excuses, Aston Villa was not a good contract for me and I am glad it is over."