De Guzman - Chelsea not for me

27 August 2009 16:10
// A bit of a hack but it works// The article snippet is wrapped onto a second line, even when #article-sub is emptyif( $("div#article-sub").children().length == 0 ) {$("div#article-sub").remove();} Feyenoord youngster Jonathan de Guzman says that he will snub a potential move to Chelsea in order to join Valencia.[LNB] The 21-year-old Dutch forward has reportedly attracted interest from the two clubs, with Chelsea scouts rumoured to be monitoring his recent performances in the Eredivisie.[LNB]But De Guzman has revealed that he would be hesitant to agree a move to Stamford Bridge because he feels his first-team opportunities would be limited.[LNB]Instead, he believes a transfer to Primera Division side Valencia would be the perfect way to progress his career.[LNB]However, the Canadian-born Holland Under 21 international also stated that he was happy at his current club and would have no problem staying with Feyenoord. [LNB]"The chances I (will) get to play (at Valencia) are bigger than at Chelsea," De Guzman told Dutch magazine Sportweek.[LNB]"And I don't want to be directly loaned out to another club. I want to go to Valencia. I feel a transfer to Valencia is the right step in my career. [LNB]"But if the clubs won't come to an agreement, I don't have any problems with staying at Feyenoord. I am still very happy at this club."[LNB]

Source: SKY_Sports