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Danny Drinkwater has expressed his "disappointment" after finally leaving Chelsea after five years on the club's books.

The midfielder endured a horror spell at Stamford Bridge, making just 23 appearances amid loan moves to Burnley, Aston Villa Reading and Turkish side Kasimpasa as he sought to get his best form back. Drinkwater cost the Blues £35m back in 2017, shortly after playing a starring role in Leicester City's title triumph.

His move saw him rekindle his partnership with N'Golo Kante. But whilst the Frenchman has gone from strength to strength, Drinkwater's career has notably declined. The player himself claimed "the list of excuses could be endless" but attempted to take the positives from his time at Chelsea.

He penned a message on social media which read: "My time at @chelseafc has come to an end… actually feels really strange writing this. Me, the club and fans are hugely disappointed with the outcome there is no doubt about that.

"Injuries, how I have been treated, mistakes I have made, issues off the pitch, lack of game time… the list of excuses could be endless but I would not and can not change what’s happened. I’m