The Portugal international signed for Chelsea in the very last hour of the transfer window for an undisclosed fee after just one season at Anfield.
Meireles had become a fans’ favourite at Liverpool, but he wanted out after the the club’s summer rebuilding programme pushed him to a peripheral role.
The former Porto midfielder said he cannot give out all the details about his decision yet, but stated his transfer was not money driven.
“These are things that happen in football. I can only say good things about Liverpool, it was a fantastic year,” he told RTPN.
“People think I am a Judas and that it was because of the money. It was not because of that, I will explain it later, things are still fresh.
“It all happened very fast. I am not the only one to blame for my exit from Liverpool, but I will never stop loving the club and I have great friends there.”
Meireles conceded that coach Andre Villas-Boas played an important role in the move and added he hopes to claim silverware with his new team.
“I was very happy with his interest in my signature. The most important thing is to give my all every time and try to help Chelsea win titles.”
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