But what club wouldn't welcome the chance to strengthen their side, what club would turn down the resources Chelsea have?

I never relax on the year before. Every year I want to get more out of myself so I use it as a driving force, rather than a pressure thing.

When I was at school, I wanted to be a lawyer.

Reading with my children is incredibly important to me and a wonderful way to spend time together as a family, exploring magical worlds through books and stories.

I'm a very private person, and you have a lot of people looking into your personal life, away from football. That's the one thing that I don't like, but I always remember how lucky we are that we're playing football.

When I look back, I didn't enjoy any of the big games. I didn't enjoy any of the finals. You enjoy lifting the trophy and the celebrations. But it was always the next game.

Barcelona are my favourite team in Spain, let's put it that way...