Arsenal loanee Julio
Baptista has rejected reports that he is unhappy with life in
England.
The Brazilian ace is currently on a season-long loan deal from Real
Madrid with Jose Antonio Reyes moving in the opposite
direction.
Reports earlier this month suggested Baptista was disillusioned
with life in the Premiership, but the South American has moved to
distance himself from those claims.
"I've never said that I wanted a second chance with Madrid,"
Baptista told the Independent. "Neither did I say that I hated
London or Arsenal.
"If I stay here next season I'm sure with Arsene Wenger I will
develop and get better as a player and not missing the pre-season
with an injury like the one I had at the start of this season will
also help me."
Baptista endured a slow start to life in England, but in cup
competitions he has shown his true pedigree.
The former Sevilla man is waiting to find out if he will be offered
a permanent deal at Arsenal and the burly forward is keen for his
future to be resolved one way or another.
"I have three years left on my contract at Real Madrid and I am on
loan at Arsenal - they are two great clubs," added Baptista.
"It would be wrong of me to say I didn't want to be at either. I
just want my future sorted out and if I stay at Arsenal then
hopefully I can show the fans my very best form.
"If I can be lucky and avoid injury then I hope I can get back to
the way I played for Seville."
