Petit made his astonishing claim in the Daily Mail today! Despite missing most of the current season through injury, and with his contract expiring this season, Petit reckons the only reason he is leaving is because Claudio is getting the boot.

Manu said "I'd have loved to stay here at Chelsea and in London. Yes, that was my original plan and my desire.

"But since my coach is not staying, I'm not interested in staying myself."

How long until we get a 'I never said them things' quote from Manu? Or is he speaking the truth? Who knows!