Blues midfielder Mikel John Obi has now confirmed he is very determined to stay at Stamford Bridge for another season.
The 29-year-old is keen to stay at the Bridge to help the Blues return to the Champions League.
Mikel said to be very eager to impress Conte during the upcoming 2016-2017 campaign and is looking to earn a new deal with the Blues, as his current contract is set to expire in the summer of 2017.
“I am definitely staying at Chelsea and I will try to give my best to the club, like I have always done,” Mikel told the Evening Standard. “I want to help the team fight for every point, every win and to win trophies. I also want to help the team qualify for the Champions League again as soon as possible.”
“I have a year left and then we will see what happens,” he added. “If I play well this season, it will help me earn a new contract. I will give 120 percent every time I’m on the pitch or come off the bench. I will always give my best.
“If Chelsea decide they want to talk, then we will talk. If I have to move on, I’m sure there will be plenty of clubs out there where I can continue my football career. It will be difficult to leave but these things happen. You have to move on one day. My happy memories of Chelsea will never go away.”
