Diarra rubbishes exit rumours

French midfielder happy at Fratton Park

By Patrick Haond   Last updated: 30th May 2008

Lassana Diarra Portsmouth January 2008

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Portsmouth midfielder Lassana Diarra insists he does not want to leave Fratton Park.

Former Chelsea and Arsenal player Diarra has impressed for Pompey since joining in the January transfer window and is understood to have caught the eye of a number of clubs across Europe.

However, Diarra - who helped Portsmouth to FA Cup success last season - is adamant he will not be heading for pastures new this summer after earning a spot in France's Euro 2008 squad.

"I am fine at Portsmouth, where I have won the cup," Diarra told L'Equipe.

"I am very happy there. At Portsmouth, I have learnt a lot of things, and I am one of the key players.

"I joined them to play a lot of matches. And I have found what I wanted."