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Stoke goalkeeper Begovic confirms he is staying

31 July 2013 - 12:09

<strong>Bosnia international Asmir Begovic has confirmed that he would not be leaving the Britannia stadium this season amidst rumors linking him to top Premier League clubs.</strong>

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The 26 year old has been repeatedly linked with a move to Arsenal and Liverpool this summer but has finally cleared the air on his future.&nbsp;<br />

"I always tried to stay focused and not concentrate on outside things," Begovic told The Sentinel.<br />

"You never know for sure in football what can happen, of course, but as far as I am concerned, I am happy things are settled.<br />

"I am happy to stay and I am not looking for a move. It's where I see my future."<br />

Stoke City chairman Peter Coates aslo reaffirmed that the club has not received any formal bids for the highly rated goalkeeper and also hinted at a possible loan deal for Jack Butland.<br />

"Begovic will be our goalkeeper at the start of the season," Coates told The Sun.<br />

"And I would think we'd be definitely looking to get Jack Butland playing somewhere next season where we can improve his game."

Written by Prateek Sarkar