Andre Schurrle got a special message from the Special One when Chelsea beat Crystal Palace to win their fifth Premier League title. Schurrle moved to Wolfsburg in February after being for over a year with the team from Stamford Bridge.
The German midfielder scored three goals this season with Chelsea in the 14 games that Jose Mourinho used him. The league demands players to play at least in five games to be eligible to win a medal.
"Jose Mourinho sent me a text to say that I'd get a medal and he asked me to come to the last game. That was very nice for me."
It will be a special moment for two former Chelsea players
Jose confirms Andre Schurrle and Mark Schwarzer have been invited to the final game of the season and the Player of the Year event. #CFC
— Chelsea FC (@ChelseaFC) May 15, 2015
"I'm really happy for the boys. They played a very good second half of the season
Not your everyday text message
Andre Schurrle: "Mourinho text me to say I'd won the title... If you have the chance, go to Chelsea." #CFC #mmlove pic.twitter.com/5JehvCciOV
— Mario Melchiot (@MarioMelchiot) May 15, 2015
The 24-year-old player said that not having a summer break did affect him when he returned to play for Chelsea the first half of the year. He felt that he needed a small break and that heading home was the best option. He was surprised to still be
"I didn't know that I'd get a medal when I didn't play most of the second half of the season," Schurrle said. "I love Chelsea still, I'm not frustrated, it was a great experience."