Diarra opts to stay in Madrid
September 20, 2011 11:58:37 UK
Tottenham target Lassana Diarra insists he has no desire to leave Real Madrid before his contract expires in two years' time.
Lassana Diarra (left) spent more than three years in England.Harry Redknapp had been keen to sign a player, who he worked with at Portsmouth, in the summer, but the 26-year-old French international eventually stayed in the Spanish capital.
Roma were also interested in a player who has not featured in Jose Mourinho's first-team plans so far this season.
However, the former Arsenal and Chelsea midfielder said: "I am a Madrid player and I intend to stay here until the finish of my contract.
"I have a contract with Madrid until 2013 and would like to fulfill that commitment. My goal now is to earn a starting place, and I am working hard for that."
I am a Madrid player and I intend to stay here until the finish of my contract.
Lassana Diarra
Real are 1.005 to win La Liga this term while Barcelona can be backed at 34.00. Meanwhile, Mourinho's side are 1213.00 to secure the Champions League while Barca are available at 1213.00 to win Europe's premier competition.
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Diarra scored once in 24 league appearances for Pompey before moving to Real in a £20million deal in January 2009.
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