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Goalkeeper discusses Chelsea transfer: Antonio Conte’s target reveals his January plans
DIEGO LOPEZ insists he is happy at Espanyol despite being linked with a move to Chelsea.
Chelsea target Diego Lopez is happy at Espanyol
Antonio Conte has been linked with a move for Lopez, who is currently on loan at Espanyol from AC Milan, as he searches for a replacement for Asmir Begovic.
Begovic wants to leave Chelsea this month, but the Bosnian will only be allowed to exit Stamford Bridge if a replacement is found.
However, Lopez insists he is happy in Spain and wants to stay with the La Liga side beyond the end of the season.
"It affects me positively,” Lopez said.
“This kind of news are good for me because it's a recognition of my job.
“But beyond that suppositions I am calm and focus on Espanyol until the 30th of June.
Chelsea's Thibaut Courtois scores free-kick in training
Asmir Begovic wants to leave Chelsea this month
"Hopefully we can prolong out relationship after that.
"Nothing is going to happen until 30 June and from there from there AC Milan and Espanyol will have to give a step forward but I have repeated what I want.
“If Espanyol want me they already know my intentions but they will need to reach an agreement [with Milan].
“At times, we are a bit selfish but I am honest and I thank the club because they had confidence on me in a difficult moment."
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