Chelsea urged to rip up Anelka's contract??

Nicolas Anelka has always said he wants to stay at Chelsea. OK, he only has one year left on his contract and would I guess be more than happy to see it out, remain a part of the squad in AVB's first season and to try and gain some more success here before he walks away.

However, it seems that newly promoted Real Betis, with money to spend are looking to rejuvenate their forward line for the coming season and with Roque Santa Cruz expected to sign for them tomorrow, it seems that they have turned their attention to Anelka.

Knowing he only has a year left on his contract, the Mirror is reporting that they are trying to get Chelsea to rip up Anelka's contract now they have just signed Juan Mata and Romelu Lukaku. This would mean that Anelka would become a free agent and Betis would be more than happy to make him an offer.

The deal would suit Betis down to the ground as there would be no transfer fee involved so could offer Anelka a bumper pay day. Whether or not Anelka would even entertain the idea is another thing.

I have to say, Anelka is a class act and it would be a shame to see him go. But, we have to face a new reality at Chelsea, and it seems that reality is change. Would Anelka be able to handle being on the bench for a whole season to play just a bit part at the club or to cut his ties and take one more "healthy" pay packet in Spain playing week in, week out?

I guess by Wednesday night, we will see.

KTBFFH

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