Everton's Ramiro Funes Mori reveals he was close to joining Chelsea

Everton defender Ramiro Funes Mori has revealed that he came close to signing for Chelsea a few years ago.

The Argentine sealed a transfer to Goodison Park from River Plate on the final day of the summer window on September 1.

However, the 24-year-old could have already been a Chelsea player by now as he once had a trial with the West London outfit, but passport issues resulted in the move breaking down.

"It can be said that it's my second spell at England - I did a trial for Chelsea a few years ago alongside with my twin brother," The Express quotes Funes Mori as saying.

"We stayed at Chelsea for two weeks but had to leave because we didn't have a European passport. Well, I still don't have a European passport but Everton truly wanted me. So now I hope to be ready and get used to playing in the Premier League as soon as possible."

The defender made his Everton debut in last weekend's 3-1 victory over Chelsea.