Chelsea
goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois says he is "100 per cent" certain to stay with
the club despite the absence of Champions League football next season.
The 23-year-old Belgium international has been linked with a move to Ligue 1
champions Paris St Germain.
However, he told Le Parisien: "I have never had any contact with PSG.
"I have played a lot against PSG recently - twice last season, again this
season in a friendly and twice more in the Champions League this year. They
are a good club who win their league easily.
"Me, I like playing in England. Paris is a very good club but I am happy at
Chelsea."
PSG, indeed, have won their domestic title for the fourth straight campaign.
Chelsea's defence of their Barclays Premier League title was in stark
contrast - they lie ninth with two matches to go and have missed out on the
Champions League.
But, asked about the chance of him staying at Stamford Bridge, Courtois
said: "I have a contract for three years, so I will say 100 per cent.
"Rumours affect any club where things are going badly. People think the top
players want to leave because they are not in the Champions League.
"Everyone knows it is our fault we will not play in that competition next
year. It has happened to Manchester United and to Dortmund, to not play in
the Champions League, and it is heartbreaking.
"This year, we have not defended our title well like we needed to. We must
regather our forces to return stronger and get back to the Champions
League."
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