Clichy cools Gunners exit talk

Gael Clichy insists he does not want to leave Arsenal after shrugging off reports linking him with moves to Liverpool and Everton.

The French full-back joined Arsenal from Cannes in August 2003 but will have just a year left on his contract in the summer.

The Merseyside rivals are thought to be interested in the 25-year-old but he insists he wants to stay and help Arsene Wenger's side win the title.

Clichy told The People: "When I arrived at Arsenal it was because I wanted to improve myself as a player and to win titles, and that is normal with any player.

"Wenger persuaded me to come here at a time when I was receiving offers from other clubs - and I have to say that my present and my future is with Arsenal.

"I am leaving talks over my contract with my agent so that I can focus on my football.

"I know that there are rumours about me going elsewhere but I have nothing to say about that.

"I have always wanted to be at a club where I am content. Money is important but it is not a decisive factor. All I want is to win a title - that's my ultimate ambition.

"It is unquestionable that Wenger is a great coach but the problem is it becomes more difficult to win the title every year.

"He is trying to develop the young players at this club and I think that is something you cannot put a price on in football."

Source: Team Talk

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