Sol set for Pompey stay

Campbell rubbishes speculation of Fratton Park exit

Last updated: 20th May 2008

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Campbell: No plans to retire in European sun

I am happy at Portsmouth and see no reason to leave.

Sol Campbell
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Sol Campbell has ended speculation that he is set to move abroad after declaring he sees 'no reason' to leave Portsmouth.

The England defender captained Pompey to FA Cup glory at the weekend as a solitary Nwankwo Kanu goal was enough to sink Cardiff at Wembley.

But rumour has been rife that Campbell, 33, is set for a move abroad as he looks to end his career in Europe and Villarreal have been strongly linked with a summer move for the former Tottenham and Arsenal star.

Campbell, though, insists that he does not want to leave Fratton Park and that he is looking forward to playing Uefa Cup football next season.

"I hope it can be even better next year. We have Europe to play in and we must try to keep improving," said Campbell.

Happy

"I am happy here and see no reason to leave. The fans are superb.

"I have thought about playing abroad but if that was going to happen it would have been a couple of years ago. I honestly will have no regrets if I end my career without doing that.

"Wembley was a really emotional occasion on Saturday. It meant so much to everybody associated with the club and I really felt it personally."

Portsmouth will know their immediate fate in their debut European campaign when the draw for the first round of the Uefa Cup is made in Monaco on 29th August.

Possible opponents include the likes of Milan, Sampdoria, Valencia, Borussia Dortmund, Benfica, Paris St Germain and Feyenoord.