AFC Bournemouth defender Nathan Ake has downplayed reports linking him with a return to Chelsea during the January transfer window.
The center back has grown to become a key player for Bournemouth and has attracted interest from EPL top guns like Tottenham, Chelsea, and Everton.
The Dutch defender came through the Blues’ academy and successful loan spells at Watford and Bournemouth saw the Cherries splash 20 million pounds for his services in 2017.
Chelsea were recently handed a reprieve when CAS lifted their transfer embargo and Frank Lampard is free to beef up his playing unit once the transfer window swings open with his defense one of the areas he wants to strengthen.
Reacting on the transfer rumors, Ake said he is happy at Bournemouth and is not keen on quitting the club in January.
“I love Bournemouth.
The place where we live is amazing. It’s so chilled and nice, and also the club itself is a family club. Especially as a young player to come here, it’s a perfect fit,” he said.
The player, however, didn’t rule out departure from the club in the future.
“I don’t like to look too far ahead normally, I see it season-by-season or game-by-game. We will see what happens. I don’t like to go too much ahead of time,” he added.
Bournemouth defeated Chelsea 1-0 at Stamford Bridge on Saturday afternoon.