Chelsea striker Demba Ba has stated that he expects to be at Chelsea next season.
Ba had been used as a substitute for most of last season, and his future has been up in the air for a while.
But two goals in two games against Swansea and Liverpool has since Ba re-assess his options at the club.
Jose Mourinho has asked me to stay at Chelsea next season,” Ba is quoted in the Daily Star. “He assured me that my situation wouldn’t change.
“I see this as my reward from God. I weighed up the pros and cons, and think that I will stay put to see what happens.
“I don’t know whether my situation will improve, but what with the coach’s offer anything can happen.
“I want to play a lot of matches and I think that will be the case for me.
“I was approached by Arsenal last August. But Mourinho refused to let me join them, as he said he didn’t want to help a rival team to get stronger.”
The striker has been linked with several clubs, including the likes of West Ham, Lazio and Valencia.
By Ben Reardon
@BenReardon1
