CRESPO READY TO STAY AT INTER
Hernan Crespo believes there is a "99% chance" he will remain with
Internazionale for the 2007-08 campaign instead of returning to
Chelsea. The Argentinian striker is about to finish the first of a
two-year loan deal at Inter, but the London club do have the option
of bringing the player back to England.
If Chelsea are to exercise that option, however, they must do so by
May 31. Crespo would give the Premiership giants another top
striker and it would seem a plausible move for Blues boss Jose
Mourinho with Andriy Shevchenko having endured a difficult year
after moving from AC Milan.
However, Didier Drogba did hit form this season and helped fire
Chelsea to FA Cup glory and Arjen Robben also played very well. All
the indications Crespo has received from his agent are that he will
be in Serie A next season. "It is not official yet but there is a
99% chance that I will remain at Inter," the 31-year-old Crespo
said to Gazzetta dello Sport.
"I want to thank Chelsea and my agent, who has done a miracle job.
It is a present that has no price. "I am delighted but I want to
wait until May 31 before celebrating."
