Mateo Kovacic has written the following message to Chelsea supporters.

The Croatian has left Stamford Bridge after five years to take up a new opportunity at Manchester City.

He leaves us with many great memories after winning four trophies. Here is his message, via his social media channels, to you - the fans.

‘It’s been an incredible pleasure to play for such a great club and win some of the biggest trophies in the sport,’ he begins.

‘It has been a tough 12 months for everyone, and I think we can all agree it hasn’t been to the usual Chelsea standards but I’ve enjoyed my time here in London.

‘Chelsea is a club I have loved every second of being at, but the time has come for me to move on.’