Today converted as a coach, Adrian Mutu keeps a deep regret of his visit to Chelsea. He had been suspended seven months after a positive cocaine test in 2004. In an interview with Telegraphthe former Romanian striker, who had nevertheless started his adventure with the blues, recognizes today that this error has spoiled part of his career, which could have been different: ” Taking cocaine during my stay in Chelsea was the worst decision of my career. I should have asked for help, and I didn't do it. However, we learn everything in life, and this lesson made me better, much more mature and aware of myself. And I'm proud of it. »»
Despite a legal battle with Chelsea and the criticisms of José Mourinho, Mutu today accepts his responsibility and includes the sanction inflicted at the time: “ Zero tolerance, it was club policy concerning drugs. And I think it's just. I made a mistake, I got away from the way, and I paid the price. Do I regret it? It would be lying to say the opposite, but that was something that I did not know how to manage. After this tumultuous episode, Mutu had rebounded in Italy, where he had notably played for Juventus.
