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Shevchenko brushes off exit talk | Shevchenko brushes off exit talk |
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Andriy Shevchenko has dismissed reports he wants to return to AC Milan, and says he wants to stay at Chelsea. | Andriy Shevchenko has dismissed reports he wants to return to AC Milan, and says he wants to stay at Chelsea. |
But Shevchenko, 30, admitted his indifferent form since his £30m arrival during the summer had sparked speculation he is not happy in England. | But Shevchenko, 30, admitted his indifferent form since his £30m arrival during the summer had sparked speculation he is not happy in England. |
He told Chelsea's website: "If that means there is opinion and criticism I respect that. | He told Chelsea's website: "If that means there is opinion and criticism I respect that. |
"I give 100% all the time and I am committed and hungry for success with Chelsea, who I have total respect for." | |
Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho has defended Shevchenko, who has scored just three Premiership goals in 13 outings. | Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho has defended Shevchenko, who has scored just three Premiership goals in 13 outings. |
At this time there have not been any negotiations with Chelsea AC Milan vice president Adriano Galliano | At this time there have not been any negotiations with Chelsea AC Milan vice president Adriano Galliano |
Shevchenko drew another blank in the Blues win at Bolton but Mourinho insisted: "It was a very positive performance from him. | Shevchenko drew another blank in the Blues win at Bolton but Mourinho insisted: "It was a very positive performance from him. |
"To be honest, I do not care about goals, I judge players on other items. He knows the way I think about football, I will support him the maximum I can. | "To be honest, I do not care about goals, I judge players on other items. He knows the way I think about football, I will support him the maximum I can. |
"I am told Thierry Henry scored one goal in 12 matches when he moved to Arsenal from Juventus. | "I am told Thierry Henry scored one goal in 12 matches when he moved to Arsenal from Juventus. |
"It's not easy to adapt, Italian football is different to English football even though we play the same system as Milan. | "It's not easy to adapt, Italian football is different to English football even though we play the same system as Milan. |
"Shevchenko is making a clear improvement, he is very alive on the field." | "Shevchenko is making a clear improvement, he is very alive on the field." |
"I cannot wait for the future when we see the best of him." | "I cannot wait for the future when we see the best of him." |
606 DEBATE: Your thoughts on Shevchenko | 606 DEBATE: Your thoughts on Shevchenko |
Earlier, AC Milan vice-president Adriano Galliano had distanced the Italian club from speculation. | Earlier, AC Milan vice-president Adriano Galliano had distanced the Italian club from speculation. |
Galliano told Milan's website: "At this time there have not been any negotiations with Chelsea regarding Andriy Shevchenko's return to our club." | Galliano told Milan's website: "At this time there have not been any negotiations with Chelsea regarding Andriy Shevchenko's return to our club." |
Milan would need to shed a non-EU player in order to comply with Italian regulations, and Galliano said they are not prepared to do that. | Milan would need to shed a non-EU player in order to comply with Italian regulations, and Galliano said they are not prepared to do that. |
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