Source: Daily_Mail
Chelsea striker Salomon Kalou demands more time playing before signing new deal
[LNB]Chelsea striker Salomon Kalou has insisted he needs more time on the pitch before committing his future to the club.[LNB]Kalou's current contract expires next summer, with negotiations currently taking place with the star over extending that deal.[LNB] Giving Genk the Blues: Salomon Kalou (left) celebrates with Florent Malouda after scoring Chelsea's fifth goal [LNB]The parties need to reach an agreement before January if Chelsea are to avoid risking Kalou leaving for nothing, and the 26-year-old will demand a role beyond the fringes at Stamford Bridge.[LNB]'That's what every player wants to have, game time,' said Kalou, who once again found himself on the bench for Chelsea's Champions League clash with Genk on Wednesday.[LNB]'Because if you're not playing every weekend, how are you going to improve yourself?[LNB]'So it's very important to play to improve and to push yourself to the limit. That's what I'm looking for.'[LNB] Five star: Kalou scores for Chelsea against Genk[LNB]On the contract talks, Kalou, who came off the bench to score against Genk in the Champions League on Wednesday night, added: 'We're still talking and hopefully the club is putting itself in a good position and me myself as well. I think we're going to agree on something good.[LNB]'I want to stay, I want to be here. I like Chelsea. I've had a fantastic five seasons here and won some prizes.[LNB]'Chelsea are looking forward to the future and I'm still a young player and I think my future can be here.'[LNB] Liverpool, Arsenal, Chelsea and Manchester City chase Eden HazardSongs of praise for Fernando as Torres scores first Champions League goals for ChelseaAll the latest Chelsea news, features and opinion[LNB] [LNB]
