Chelsea protector, Emerson Palmieri, has actually given a reason why he declined an early go back to the club

during the January transfer window. Palmieri is currently on loan at French

Ligue 1 side Lyon from Chelsea. Chelsea looked for to cancel Palmieri’s season-long loan handle Lyon in January after losing Ben Chilwell to injury but stopped working to remember the Italy international.

While Lyon declined to sanction the move, Palmieri was reluctant to push for a go back to Chelsea as the January transfer window eventually closed.

However Palmieri is now stating that he declined to go back to Chelsea in January because he made a guarantee to Lyon sporting director, Juninho, that he would remain at the club till the end of his loan deal.

“I didn’t go back to Chelsea because I guaranteed [Lyon sporting director] Juninho that I would stay for a season,” Palmieri informed Lyon’s official site.

“I am a man of my word. I like remaining in Lyon, I want to be here.

“For next season, it’s tough to say due to the fact that it depends upon the clubs, but I enjoy here.”