Chelsea star threatens to leave

Chelsea winger Florent Malouda has admitted that he may be forced to leave the club should first team opportunities not be more forthcoming in the near future.

The France international has been a fringe figure at Stamford Bridge since Andre Villas Boas was appointed as manager in the summer, and has had to make due with bit-part appearances this term.

Malouda has stated that he wants more time on the pitch, and may well have to find a new club to get this.

“I’m not getting enough playing time. It’s too limited for the ambitions I have. I can’t be happy with that. If it is necessary, I will leave,” he told The Telegraph.

Malouda has been linked with a move back to his homeland, with Paris Saint-Germain reportedly interested, but the veteran attacker has poured cold water on rumours that he is set to sign for Russian team Anzhi Makhachkala.

“I couldn’t even manage to pronounce the name of this team.

“I don’t know from where these rumours come, when they don’t have any base in reality. Me, I am someone who prefers transparency. I don’t have anything to hide, so I’m telling you the truth,” he concluded.

By Gareth McKnight