Arsenal youngster Emile Smith Rowe has revealed he was rejected by Chelsea.
The 19-year-old played three times in the Europa League during the Gunners' run to the final, scoring two goals.
"When I first joined Arsenal, I was very surprised," he said.
"I had a trial at Chelsea at first, but I didn't get in. I went back to my Sunday League team and Arsenal called straight after. I went to Arsenal for a few trials and I got in a few weeks later.
"But at that young age I wasn't really thinking about the first team because it was such a shock for me to be here at the time."
