Chelsea striker
Nicolas Anelka has set himself a
target of staying at Stamford Bridge until 2014, before a final
lucrative move abroad.
The 30-year-old still has around 18 months left on his current
contract with the Premier League
club - but talks over a new deal have been mooted.
"I would love to sign for another three further years," he told
French newspaper 20 minutes. "I still have one year left.
I see myself playing here until I'm 34. And that would not be the
end of my career.
"Afterwards I don't know. I could go to the Middle East, to
Qatar, Abu Dhabi or the United States. I don't know.
"I have often been criticised for changing clubs. At the same
time, it's good to experience different things, whether it's in
Turkey or Spain.
"Everywhere has enriched me. It's a mentality different to that
in France."
Anelka, who has played in France, England, Spain and Turkey,
admits a move to the Middle East or America would be little more
than a money-spinning end to his career.
"I wouldn't be going to Qatar to play the Champions League," he
added. "In any case that doesn't exist. It (the money) is the
truth."
"In a way I have never felt as strong on the pitch," continued
Anelka. "When I was asked to play as an out-and-out striker, you
never saw me doing what I'm doing now.
"That's why I always wanted to play behind the striker. Showing
what I can do other than score goals. I've rarely had the chance to
do that.
"When I signed for Chelsea I
absolutely wanted to play with Didier up front. From the first year
they put us in competition.
"But to play both of us together is the best solution and
Ancelotti has understood that well, and me, playing freely, well
it's extraordinary.
"The fact that my football has been understood allows me to be
happy in life. I know that I am understood."