N'Zonzi flattered by Pompey interest

03 April 2009 11:45
Steven N'Zonzi has admitted he is flattered to have been linked with a move to Portsmouth, while Panathinaikos and Olympiakos also like him.The highly-rated French starlet currently plays for Ligue 2 outfit Amiens but there has been speculation that he could be set to join a top club this summer.Pompey are understood to be interested in securing his services, while Greek duo Panathinaikos and Olympiakos have also been connected.N'Zonzi is not sure where he will be plying his trade next term but has hinted that he would rather stay in France at this stage of his career."To be linked with big clubs and good leagues is flattering," the 20-year-old told skysports.com. "Olympiakos? They are the biggest club in Greece and play in the Champions League every time, so they are attractive."Portsmouth is a good team with good players and they are also in the toughest league in the world."N'Zonzi added: "At the moment I am calm, my club is looking after me well, and at the end of the season we will sit down and take a decision."I am 20 years old and maybe it is time to make a step up, but that does not mean I will go abroad. I can stay in France, there are good teams in France."[LNB]

Source: Eurosport