Really I'm surprised. I would have thought it's bordering on immoral to hold him to a 9 month gardening leave and a court would overturn it if he or Chelsea are willing to buy out the contract.
Really can't see him serving 9 months gardening leave !! Football people never do. How long did ashworth serve in the end ?
Chelsea will buy out his contract. Hopefully we can stall them as long as possible though.