Chelsea midfielder Marko Marin has ruled out the possibility of a return to the Bundesliga in the January transfer window.
Bayer Leverkusen have reportedly shown interest in the Blues winger and he could be shipped out on loan in order to gain some match fitness after being dogged by injury since his arrival.
The 23-year-old former Werder Bremen star joined the European champions in the summer on a five-year deal, but has so far had a disappointing debut season.
However, Marin insists that his low-key start to his career at Stamford Bridge has not persuaded him to seek a return to Germany, despite plenty of interest.
Instead, he is determined to make a success of his future at the club on a long-term basis and insists he is happy in West London.
Marin told Kicker-Sportmagazin: "I signed a five-year deal at Chelsea, so there is no reason to put that into question after just five months here.
"I have also been out injured for three months. Of course I would love to play more minutes, but there are quite a few factors why I have been unable to do so.
"Rafa Benitez is a good manager and the club have put their trust in me and I have a clear idea about my future role.
"I could imagine a loan deal. It could be an ideal option to get me playing more regularly and help me with my general development, but I think at this time it is out of the question and I won't be heading back to the Bundesliga."
The Stoke City midfielder, 22, marked his final game of a six-month loan stay in Bristol with the goal which turned out to be the winner in the 2-1 victory over Plymouth Argyle and is not ruling out pulling on a blue and white shirt again until the end of the season.
"I've spoken to (Rovers boss) John Ward about the future, but I have to go back and speak to the staff at Stoke before any decisions are made," he told this is Bristol.
"I'd love to come back again. I've had a fantastic time here and Bristol Rovers has been great for me in terms of developing my career.
"It has been a great experience and I will only take good memories away from here if I don't come back."
Rovers' victory over Argyle was their first for two months and they host Gillingham on Saturday just one point from safety at the foot of League Two.
