http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/c/chelsea/4600629.stm
Alexei Smertin wants to stay at Chelsea and fight for a first-team place.
Smertin, 31, who has two years left on his contract, made just 16
appearances for the Premiership champions last season, most as substitute.
The Russia captain said: "The manager has a list of 24 players he wants in
his first team next season and I'm told I'm one of them.
"I'm prepared to give it my all and fight for a place on a regular basis,
that's my aim."
Smertin's willingness to contest a place at Stamford Bridge will deal a blow
to Portsmouth who hoped to tempt him back to Fratton Park.
The Chelsea midfielder spent the 2003-04 season on loan at Pompey who are
keen to bolster their midfield after releasing Patrik Berger and Steve Stone.
Smertin said: "No matter what people might say, I think I had a good season -
I might even say it was a very good season for me.
"I think I have adjusted well to the English game and I think it should only
get better for me.
"I also have a great relationship with all the other players at Chelsea and
I'm already looking forward to next season."
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