Guiu breaks silence on quitting Barcelona for Chelsea: I didn't speak to Flick

Guiu breaks silence on quitting Barcelona for Chelsea: I didn't speak to Flick

Chelsea striker Marc Guiu says he has no regrets leaving Barcelona last year.

Guiu, who has just been recalled from his loan with Sunderland, spoke to Catalan media for the first time today since his departure.

He told Esports RAC1: "I don't regret leaving Bar7a. In the end, it was something I decided for my career. I think it was the best option, and I still believe it. Now I can enjoy the Premier League and Chelsea.

"It was a difficult decision. Bar7a gave me everything, it was my home. And in the end, we decided it was the best option. There were a lot of forwards and I wasn't guaranteed to be in the first team."

With the Spain U21 squad this week, Guiu also revealed: "(Chelsea manager Enzo) Maresca called me and told me he had faith in me and the sporting project was incredible. And I don't regret this decision.

"Did I speak to Hansi Flick at that time? No. He sent me a few messages, but I never got around to speaking to him. Honestly. He told me, when we were in the playoffs with the reserve team, that I would do well."