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Shevchenko: I want to stay a Blue

Mon 22 Jun, 10:01 AM


Andriy Shevchenko wants to honour his contract with Chelsea and will report for pre-season training with the Blues on July 9.

The Ukraine forward, who spent last season on loan at AC Milan, has one year left on his contract with the Barclays Premier League outfit - and intends to see it out.

"On July 9 I will join Chelsea in pre-season training," said Shevchenko to Corriere dello Sport. "Then we will see what happens."

The 32-year-old hopes the arrival of former Milan coach Carlo Ancelotti at Chelsea will allow him to prove his worth at Stamford Bridge.

"I have spoken to the coach who has given me an appointment for pre-season training," he said.

"I have one year left on my contract with Chelsea and I intend to respect it and honour it in the best possible way."

Shevchenko's second spell at Milan proved unsuccessful with the striker scoring twice in nine starts for the Rossoneri last term.

Serie A club Roma are reportedly keen to acquire Shevchenko's services but the player insists his priority is to stay at Chelsea.

"If there was a concrete offer then I would evaluate it together with Chelsea," said Shevchenko. "If it will not be possible to continue my career at Chelsea then I will look at other options.

"I consider (Roma coach Luciano) Spalletti a great coach, serious and prepared. He is able to bring out the best of his players. When I met him there was a good feeling between us."

 

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  1. he is still a world class lad just lost his edge but im­ sure if now that has the right manager and some better­ players around him im sure he myt come back as good as­ ever

    From big proof 101, on Thu 9 Jul 3:25PM

  2. yes shevqenko is bad and hehre is nuthing but cold in­ ukraine in chelsea and pirlo and pato and torres­ and ibrahimovic CHELSEA LIKE FORE WORLD CHELSEA BLUE­ SPIRITS

    From arditzymeri, on Mon 22 Jun 8:08PM

  3. one of the saddest declines for many years. His­ decision to leave Milan the first time, will haunt him­ beyond his playing years. I really advise him to join­ an up and coming promoted side, where he can at least­ be guaranteed a start. That is if money is no longer­ the main motivation. he leaves Milan, to join up with a­ coach who hardly used him this season. with the likes­ of anelka, drogba etc, he has absolutely no chance of­ making the squad let alone the first 11. He can't­ head into his mid 30s like this. a real tragedy.

    From recruitmentch, on Mon 22 Jun 10:44AM

  4. i thought i hear before he said he dont want be ex­ milan?

    From Monkey L, on Mon 22 Jun 10:30AM

  5. Joe, you do realise that they grow bloody apricots and­ the like, and have got some nice beaches out there?

    From The Northerner, on Mon 22 Jun 10:14AM

  6. go to birmingham then lol

    From lemontreesid, on Mon 22 Jun 10:02AM

  7. yeah keep yourself paid the economy is bad and here is­ nuthing but cold in Ukraine///lol

    From Joe Y, on Mon 22 Jun 9:58AM
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