Robben wants to stay

ByEurosport

Published 05/05/2006 at 14:39 GMT

Arjen Robben expects to stay at Chelsea next season and refuses to worry about rumours of big-money signings at Stamford Bridge. The Netherlands winger has been linked with a move to Tottenham Hotspur after a high-achieving but fitful season at Stamford B

"I'm never concerned because I always go from my own qualities. I have a lot of confidence in myself and I'm not afraid for my place," Robben told reporters after training on Friday.

Robben has helped Chelsea to their second Premier League title in a row but his form and discipline have been erratic at times this season, leading to newspaper speculation that he could be allowed to move to compatriot Martin Jol's high-flying Spurs side.

Manchester United could also be alerted to Robben's availability, with Ryan Giggs now in the veteran stage of his career and the second-placed Premiership side generally short of options in midfield.

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"Of course you know at Chelsea that you can't play every game because it's a world class squad and maybe with extra world class players coming in it's going to be even harder."

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Robben dismissed speculation about a move and said he is already thinking ahead to next season.

"I have three years left on my contract," he said. "I'm more satisfied by last season than I was by this season and I want to do more.

"That's why I'm looking forward to next year - because I think and I'm sure that I can do more than I did this time. I'm very confident and really looking forward to next season and hope to win prizes again."

Robben insists he is still learning and improving in English football.

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"I think you always learn. I learn in every training session and every game. I think people forget sometimes I'm only 22 still. I'm still quite young and I'm still learning and developing. I know I can develop myself much more and that's what I'm working for."

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