mo4ch:> West Ham star Rice opens up on 'shock' Chelsea exit | Mo4ch News

The England midfielder was released by the Blues as a teenager and admits he never saw it comingWest Ham star Declan Rice has opened up on his shock Chelsea exit at the age of 14, describing it as a "massive disappointment". Rice, now 21, joined the Blues' academy in 2006 but was ultimately released in 2014 as he was left to chase his football dream away from Stamford Bridge. While Rice has gone on to prove Chelsea wrong as he stars for the Hammers, the midfielder admits the exit really shook him but didn't sway his desire to become a professional footballer. Editors' Picks"I had to overcome a massive disappointment of being released by Chelsea at the age of 14," Rice told Sky Sports' Soccer AM. "That was everything I ever knew to be honest. From nine to 14, training there Monday to Friday, playing games and to get told you won't be a part of that anymore was a major shock. I never thought it would have to happen but it did."And then I…