Premier League - Shevchenko 'to return to Chelsea'

Eurosport - Tue, 28 Apr 15:35:00 2009

Andriy Shevchenko's agent admits it is highly unlikely the Milan striker will stay at the San Siro beyond the end of the season.

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Shevchenko returned to Milan on loan from Chelsea last summer but has disappointed since his move back to Italy.

The Ukraine striker has found himself mainly on the bench making just two league starts this season, and Fabio Parisi believes his client will not remain in Italy next season.

"Shevchenko is a player on loan at Milan from Chelsea and I think he will return to London," he said.

"Frankly, I don't think it's possible that the Rossoneri decide to keep him.

"I don't know what kind of rapport he has found with (Carlo) Ancelotti and his team-mates, the only problem is that he is a player on loan and, given how the season has gone, I think Andriy will return to Chelsea.

"If that's to stay there or not is to be seen, it depends on who will be the coach and what he wants to do.

"But I don't think the doors of Italy will re-open for him next season.

"Anyway, Sheva will decide on his own, he's quite calm, he doesn't need anyone's help. However, another country seems to me the more likely option."

Shevchenko admitted at the end of March that he would probably return to London but, after scoring for Ukraine against England and providing a crucial assist against Lecce, the 32-year-old claimed earlier this month that he hoped to still be at the San Siro next season.

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  1. what language are you guys typing in?

    From PAUL, on Mon 11 May 4:44PM

  2. schevchenko is a shadow of the great player he once was­ and milan must have jumped for joy at the £30million­ pounds chelsea reputiley paid for him as after years­ playing in italian footbal the pace of the premership­ proved to much for this once great player. so if milan­ dont want him back next season chelsea be made to pay­ up his contract as after all who in there right mind­ would pay a player £121,000 a week to sit on the bench

    From NICHOLAS S, on Wed 29 Apr 7:05PM

  3. shevchenko sell him to hull ????????????????????????

    From fayjohn7396, on Wed 29 Apr 5:31PM

  4. One of the finest strikers of our generation - he has­ it all and still would have plently to offer any club.­ He definatly needs a new club to get him out of his­ slump tho.

    From Rory, on Wed 29 Apr 4:51PM

  5. emy v thats actually true if you think about it. but­ anyway i dont care coz i dont like chelsea or united. i­ dont mind liverpool and arsenal though and as far as­ shevchenko is concerned he will never be as good as he­ was

    From smiley123, on Wed 29 Apr 4:12PM

  6. I dont knw if u guys noticed something abt players­ moving to chelsea... Check all the gud player b4 moving­ to chelsea. Shaun Wright Philips, Andriy Shevchenko,­ Micheal Ballack, Mikel Obi etc ve turn from gud to­ bad... my advise, Chelsea kills gud player.

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  8. He hasn't lost his spark yet, he just isn't­ playing enough. Despite being snubbed by AC Milan, his­ scoring record for Ukraine in the world cup qualifiers­ is great! And his club still don't want to start­ him. I don't think he should stay in Milan­ anymore.

    I think Chelsea should (and could) use him­ well. A striker doesn't find form overnight. He­ gets it by playing games, not by sitting on the bench.­ I still think Sheva and Drogba can combine better than­ Drogba and Anelka.

    From The Undertaker (RIP), on Wed 29 Apr 11:25AM

  9. Between Shevchenko and and Drogba who is older?They are­ age mates, this means chelsea has always wanted knee­ jerk solutions to their problems just buying ready made­ players!!Get a striker to replace Drogba and­ Anelka,they will not play well next season.

    From Sammy, on Wed 29 Apr 9:47AM

  10. oracle comment 31. man utd are a charity! they received­ more hand outs than oxfam. just ask the glaziers.

    From peterjmac, on Wed 29 Apr 9:31AM

  11. "Time for him to go back to the Ukraine and breed­ Yaks". Boarderline racism there from Oracle

    From Thomas C, on Wed 29 Apr 8:30AM

  12. He should join Yeovil Town

    From Oliver, on Wed 29 Apr 7:49AM

  13. Shevy is a fool.. he was my favorite striker till his­ move to Chelsea.. Since then he hasn't been the­ same.. He messed up big tym but will still be a legend­ in my books..

    From twichd04, on Wed 29 Apr 7:25AM

  14. shevy wldnt hve missed da champions league final­ penaalty not jus like anelka

    From BELNAVIS t, on Wed 29 Apr 7:13AM

  15. Probably give him away free with a box of frosties,or­ throw him on the striker scrapheap where he could sit­ alongside michael owen,i mean,who would want to pay his­ wages,hes useless at best.

    From Rock-a-holiC, on Wed 29 Apr 7:07AM

  16. be ok for n u f c they buy all the donkeys

    From Ken A, on Wed 29 Apr 5:20AM

  17. Time for him to go back to the Ukraine and breed Yaks.

    From Oracle, on Wed 29 Apr 3:37AM

  18. micpando....what's a 32 year old Shevchenko going­ to do at Man U ? , maybe help to tie the boots of the­ REAL pro's who are 10 years or more his­ junior...get real...Man U is getting younger and better­ every season , we don't want any has­ beens......we're not a charity..we're a­ Football Club.

    From Oracle, on Wed 29 Apr 3:33AM

  19. At 32, well past his best and not scoring goals I­ reckon he would fit right in at Newcastle

    From Leigh, on Wed 29 Apr 2:59AM

  20. Guys come on be fair.
    The guy was world class, yes hes­ probably not what he was. Yes chelsea paid through the­ nose for him and yes he isnt a top player anymore.
    He­ could however still do a great job at a Man C, Boro,­ Newc U, Blackburn, West Ham.
    Infact west ham would be­ perfect for him.
    He could nurture the kids coming­ through and start playing bit part roles like our­ current PFA Player of the year!!!
    Give the guy a break,­ he worked as hard as he could when he came here and it­ was one hell of a shock.
    Anyone who has lived abroad­ before will know its not easy to go somewhere­ different, and then be expected to score 30 goals­ too???
    Get off his back

    From david w, on Wed 29 Apr 1:54AM
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