Sheva happy to stay put
01 Dec 2006 - 08:08:38
Chelsea striker Andriy Shevchenko has voiced his desire to stay at Stamford Bridge and prove his worth in the Premiership.
Rumours had circulated on Thursday that Shevchenko's former club AC Milan wanted to take him back to Italy, but the Ukraine ace insists he wants to be a success with the Blues.
He told Chelsea's official club website: "If it means there is opinion and criticism, I respect that.
"I give 100 per cent all the time and I am committed and hungry for success with Chelsea, who I have total respect for."
Blues boss Jose Mourinho also backed his £30million summer signing, who has scored five times in 19 games for Chelsea.
He added: "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.
"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. I cannot wait for the future when we see the best of him."