Paulo Ferreira wants to remain at Chelsea long-term

Pa
Thursday 24 March 2011 11:31 GMT
Comments

Your support helps us to tell the story

From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our latest documentary, 'The A Word', which shines a light on the American women fighting for reproductive rights, we know how important it is to parse out the facts from the messaging.

At such a critical moment in US history, we need reporters on the ground. Your donation allows us to keep sending journalists to speak to both sides of the story.

The Independent is trusted by Americans across the entire political spectrum. And unlike many other quality news outlets, we choose not to lock Americans out of our reporting and analysis with paywalls. We believe quality journalism should be available to everyone, paid for by those who can afford it.

Your support makes all the difference.

Paulo Ferreira has revealed he wants to spend the rest of his career at Chelsea.

Ferreira appears to have slipped to third-choice right-back at Stamford Bridge behind Branislav Ivanovic and Jose Bosingwa.

But despite having not featured for the first team for more than a month, the 32-year-old former Portugal defender has no intention of jumping ship.

Ferreira, who joined Chelsea in 2004 and who has another two years remaining on his contract, said: "I have been seven years here at Chelsea and it is the club where I have spent most time.

"My family are happy here, so let's see if I can finish playing here as well."

When he eventually does retire, Ferreira plans to establish an academy in Estoril in his native Portugal.

"I have in my mind to open an academy back home in my village," he said.

"I want to be involved in helping kids play football and to teach them what I have learned."

Join our commenting forum

Join thought-provoking conversations, follow other Independent readers and see their replies

Comments

Thank you for registering

Please refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in