Danny Drinkwater has apologized to Chelsea fans for a “failed business move” as he confirmed the end of his five years at Stamford Bridge.
Drinkwater’s stint at Reading ended last week and the 32-year-old has now also announced his official departure from Chelsea.
The former England midfielder joined the Blues from Leicester in 2017 for £35million but failed to make a significant impression at Stamford Bridge.
The former Manchester United trainee helped Leicester win the league in 2015 but now finds himself a free agent after four loans in three years to complete his tenure at Chelsea.
“My time at Chelsea is over, feels really strange writing this,” Drinkwater posted on Instagram.
“Me, the club and the fans are very disappointed, there is no doubt about that.
“Injuries, how I was treated, mistakes I made, problems off the pitch, lack of playing time; the list of excuses could be endless, but I neither want nor can change what happened.
“Football is a fantastic sport but it was a business move for both sides that went wrong, it’s that black and white.
“To the Chelsea fans, I apologize for how this has turned out.
“I would have loved it if you’d seen me at my best in that shirt, doing what I love.”
Drinkwater was banned from driving for 20 months in 2019 after an accident involving exceeding the alcohol limit.
Later that year, he got involved in an argument at a nightclub and has been struggling to rebuild his career ever since.
“I’ll look at the positive results over the past five years,” Drinkwater said.
“I’ve played with great players, coached by great managers, worked with some brilliant employees, met some amazing people, lived in some beautiful places, traveled the world and won more trophies.”
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