Mendy reveals lifelong Chelsea support: I adore this club! | OneFootball

Chelsea signing Edouard Mendy has revealed he grew up supporting the west London club.

The 28-year-old completed a €24m move from Rennes on Thursday.

In his first interview with the Blues, Mendy said: "I've been a Chelsea supporter since I was little. I adore this club.

"When I was 12 I had the chance with a past club I played for to go to Brighton, and we watched a match.

"I thought English football was amazing. We went into a shop and I saw the Chelsea shirt, this was about 2003 when Ranieri was the manager, and I bought this shirt. So I've always liked this club."

On joining the long list of African greats to have played for the club, the Senegal international added: "Of course. Most of the biggest African talent has played for this team. Drogba, Essien, Eto'o, Mikel.

"When you see that, you want to continue it. Regarding the goalkeeper, I am the first, so it really makes me very proud, and it's also a big responsibility."