Chimbonda plays down move talk

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Chimbonda plays down move talk

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Tottenham defender Pascal Chimbonda admits he knows nothing about a possible move away from White Hart Lane.

Chimbonda returned to Spurs during the January transfer window after an unhappy six-month spell at Sunderland.

The French international struggled to establish himself in the Spurs side under Harry Redknapp fuelling rumours he could be on his way this summer.

Portsmouth and Greek side Panathinaikos have been linked with the former Wigan man, but Chimbonda is in the dark over the rumours and is focused on impressing in pre-season to win his place in the Tottenham side.

"For my part I have heard nothing," Chimbonda told France Football of the reported interest in his services.

"I leave a mixed season [last season]. I had some lows and some highs and it is up to me to lift my head.

"Everyone starts from zero now and therefore I will play the best I can to do well this season with Tottenham.

"It is the coach who will take the decision.

"I like to play in England, I feel respected here."