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Chamakh desperate for Arsenal stay

20 January 2012 - 05:56

Arsenal striker Marouane Chamakh has no intention of quitting the Emirates Stadium this summer, despite talk of a move away this month. The Moroccan forward has endured a difficult season so far in 2011/2012, and wants to move elsewhere.

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German side Wolfsburg and Italian team Fiorentina have been linked with a move for the underperforming striker, valued at around 5 million GBP.<br />

"I am relaxed about my future. I've spoken with the coach and I'm staying with Arsenal after the African Cup of Nations," Chamakh told the&nbsp;<em>Daily Mirror</em>. "I think Wenger has confidence in me. It was that reason that I left Bordeaux to join Arsenal.<br />

"I had some good performances in my first season and it's possible that I can repeat those. My agents have had calls from other clubs, but I want to show what I can do in the next few months.<br />

"I'm tired of the rumours, because I only want to be focused on my work for Morocco. Personally, I have a lot more in my game and I want to demonstrate my level.<br />

"Of course I want to play more, but it's very difficult for a forward at Arsenal. The level is very high, but that's the challenge that I was looking for."

Written by Samuel Turnbull