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Jores Okore: 'I turned down Chelsea'

Nordsjaelland defender Jores Okore reveals that he turned down the chance to join Chelsea last January.

Nordsjaelland defender Jores Okore has revealed that he rejected the chance to sign for Chelsea last January.

The 20-year-old, who is regarded as one of the brightest prospects in the world, has admitted that the desire to play first-team football forced his hand.

Okore told TV2 Denmark: "I chose to turn it down (the Chelsea offer) as it did not fit the strategy I have for my future.

"My biggest wish is to play first-team football and that was not something that was on the cards."

Manchester United are also believed to be interested in the centre-back.

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