The in-demand Marseille defender has put an end to rumours linking him with a move away from Stade Velodrome by pledging his future to the Rhone giants
The 22-year-old has attracted a huge amount of interest from a host of top European sides in recent times with the likes of AC Milan, Manchester City and Barcelona keeping tabs on the player.
The Rossoneri are on a lookout for a central defender after selling http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Mancini-c23323, wants the Cameroon international to provide competition to his current crop of defenders.
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And with Marseille’s financial troubles, it was expected that the Rhone giants will cash-in on their prized asset.
However, Nicolas N’Koulou has expressed his desire to stay with Les Phoceens for at least another season.
The former Monaco player has reiterated his desire to stay with Marseille this season and is looking forward to help his side to a podium.
The http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Cameroon-c2865 international conceded that being linked with some of the best clubs in Europe is pleasing, but the player is not getting carried away.
"As a player, it is a pleasure and gives you pride to know you please the biggest clubs at the moment", N’Koulou told reporters.
The 22-year-old added that he is fully focused at the moment and he is not distracted by the rumours regarding his future.
"But you must calm down and not be distracted by it just because it says this here and it says that there. The key is to work and keep progressing.”
While talking to reporters, Nicolas N’Koulou stated that he has great admiration for Les Phoceens and he is very attached to the club. The 22-year-old added that he is a Marseille player and he does not want to leave the Ligue 1 outfit this season.
"I am very attached to OM, I do not see me leaving the club this season."
http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Olympique-de-Marseille-c40127 will travel to Stade Auguste Delaune on August 12, to take on newly promoted, Stade de Reims in their opening game of the season.
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