West Ham midfielder Edson Alvarez: I wanted to join Chelsea, but...

West Ham United midfielder Edson Alvarez saw the irony in making his Premier League debut against Chelsea.

The anchorman, who previously played for Ajax in the Eredivisie, was a Chelsea target at one stage.

Alvarez was not able to seal a move to Stamford Bridge last winter, but is now in London with another club.

The 35.4 million signing helped the Hammers earn an impressive 3-1 win over Chelsea at home on Sunday.

Post-game, he said: I came here to play in the best league in the world.

It was funny [to make my debut versus Chelsea]. I always think everything happens for a reason. Sometimes we want things but then it is not in our hands.

But look, now I am in a very good team and I am super happy. I am in a great dressing room with great players and people."