The PSV Eindhoven attacker has revealed that he knew nothing about the Russian Premier League side’s interest in him, while making it clear that he will not be leaving his current club any sooner.
Reports in Russian media were speculating that CSKA Moscow have expressed keen interest in signing PSV Eindhoven attacker, http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Dries-Mertens-c11679, before the Russian transfer market slams shut. In addition, some reports even claimed that
the Koni have tabled a bid to lure the Belgian ace to Arena Khimki.
However, the pint-sized winger has mooted all speculations, and has revealed that he knew nothing about the interest from the Russian outfit.
“I know nothing about the interest shown from the Russian side. I only know that I sit comfortably at http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/PSV-c40281, and will be playing the whole season at Philips Stadion. We will see what happens in the next transfer window”, Mertens
was quoted as saying to Nieuwsblad.
The 25-year-old, who arrived at Philips Stadion in the summer of 2011 after making 65 league appearances for http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Croatia-c2879
on September 7 and September 11 respectively.
“I am concentrating on my training to get the nod from my coach to play for my national team”, Mertens added.
The talented winger, who has represented Belgium in 11 matches, has been performing brightly since joining the Eindhoven giants. The Belgian ace has thus far netted 22 goals while setting up plenty more in 36 league appearances.
“International career only lasts for ten years or so. You must try to get the most of it, and one should always try to put in 100 percent to help his side claim good results”, Mertens concluded.
The prolific winger played a vital role in http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Netherlands-c753 in an international friendly game on August 15. The former Gent attacker netted a goal while setting up two more to help his side claim an impressive
win over the Oranje.
Mertens, who is under contract at PSV until the summer of 2016, will be keen to replicate his performance in the upcoming 2014 World Cup qualifier games to help Belgium claim important victories.
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