La Liga star responds to Chelsea interest: He has £26.5m release clause

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Steven N'Zonzi flattered by Chelsea interest

The uncapped Frenchman is reportedly in talks with Sevilla over an improved contract, which currently includes a £26.5million release clause.

N'Zonzi, who joined in the summer of 2015, helped Sevilla to their third successive Europa League crown and was a Copa del Rey runner-up in his first season at the Ramon Sanchez Pizjuan.

His form has seen him linked with a January move to Chelsea, with talk of Cesc Fabregas leaving Stamford Bridge in the winter window.

Antonio Conte

Antonio Conte reportedly interested in Steven N'Zonzi

But while N'Zonzi is flattered by Chelsea's interest, the 27-year-old insists he is not planning on leaving Sevilla in the near future.

"It's nice, it's good," the former Stoke and Blackburn midfielder told L'Equipe on Chelsea's reported interest.

"But I always say that this type of club is interested in other players too.

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Steve N'Zonzi keen to stay at Sevilla despite Chelsea interest

"I am not the only one. I know that big clubs are interested in many players. I focus on what I do at Sevilla. Until there is something concrete, we must remain professional.

"Some clubs were interested [in the summer], but I feel good at Sevilla. 

"I enjoy the game, the football, I like the way Sevilla play, I feel good in the city, with the fans and the club and I'm enjoying myself."

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