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I can't even pronounce Anzhi Makhachkala: Florent Malouda plays down Chelsea exit rumours
The French winger, whose contract at Stamford Bridge expires in the summer of 2012, dismissed links to the nouveau-riche side as 'just a rumour'
26 Dec 2011 19:43:00
By Clark Whitney
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Chelsea winger Florent Malouda has poured cold water on reports that he might soon move to Anzhi Makhachkala.
The 31-year-old's contract with the Stamford Bridge side is set to expire in the summer of 2012, with reports suggesting the Frenchman may be set to move to Russia.
However, Malouda has revealed he has not had talks with Anzhi over a possible move.
"I couldn't even manage to pronounce the name of this team," he said according to Canal+.
"I don't know from where these rumours come, when they don't have any base in reality.
"Me, I am someone who prefers transparency. I don't have anything to hide, so I'm telling you the truth."
Chelsea are in the midst of something of a squad overhaul, with Nicolas Anelka set to join Shanghai Shenhua in January.
Blues boss Andre Villas-Boas has indicated Brazilian defender Alex could also leave the club during the winter transfer window.
The 31-year-old's contract with the Stamford Bridge side is set to expire in the summer of 2012, with reports suggesting the Frenchman may be set to move to Russia.
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However, Malouda has revealed he has not had talks with Anzhi over a possible move.
"I couldn't even manage to pronounce the name of this team," he said according to Canal+.
"I don't know from where these rumours come, when they don't have any base in reality.
"Me, I am someone who prefers transparency. I don't have anything to hide, so I'm telling you the truth."
Chelsea are in the midst of something of a squad overhaul, with Nicolas Anelka set to join Shanghai Shenhua in January.
Blues boss Andre Villas-Boas has indicated Brazilian defender Alex could also leave the club during the winter transfer window.
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