Fabiano could sign new Sevilla deal

Fabiano could sign new Sevilla deal

Published Jul. 19, 2010 1:09 p.m. ET

Luis Fabiano has denied ever saying he wanted to join Manchester United or AC Milan and hinted he could sign a new contract at Sevilla.

Fabiano has been strongly linked with a move away Seville this summer has been quoted on a number of occasions as saying he wants to join an ambitious club.

Last month he was reported to have said he would not re-sign with the Andalucian side and that his choice of who to play for "will come down to Manchester United and AC Milan"

Fabiano has talked up Tottenham, who have also been linked with him, since then but the Brazil star has now decided to play down all the speculation.

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"It is true that other clubs were interested in me but I have not held advanced negotiations with anyone," he told ABC.

"I am very happy at Sevilla and I have never said that I will be leaving for Milan or Manchester United. These are big clubs, but Sevilla are also among the best in Europe.

"Could I sign a new deal with Sevilla? My agent is negotiating with the president, but there is no pressure because we have a lot of time.

"I am due to return to training on 26th July and I am looking forward to getting back to work.

"We have not done too well in the Champions League over recent seasons but we are set to enter the qualifiers in August and we have to make sure we give 100 per cent to make the group stage."

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