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title: "Chelsea target Doucoure wants to stay in England"
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author: "Lewis Oldham"
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published: "2019-05-17T16:43:33Z"
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# Chelsea target Doucoure wants to stay in England

Chelsea target Abdoulaye Doucoure has insisted that he wants to keep playing his football in England.

This will come as a boost to the Blues, who have been [linked](https://readchelsea.com/2019/01/31/chelsea-set-for-shock-move-deadline-day-move-for-doucoure/)with a move for the midfielder in the past.

Doucoure had appeared to be a target for Ligue 1 giants Paris Saint-Germain and was seemingly close to a move, but he seems to have ruled that out with his recent comments.

In an interview with L’Equipe, as cited by [TEAMtalk](https://www.teamtalk.com/news/huge-boost-for-chelsea-liverpool-as-35m-target-reveals-future-plans), Doucoure insisted he would be happy to stay at Watford, but he is open to whatever happens this summer.

![Richard Heathcote/Getty Images Sport](https://cdn.readeverything.co/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/1139968742.jpg)

He said:

> I don’t have in mind to want to go to PSG at any particular price. I would like to stay in the Premier League, I think it’s the best place to express my qualities as a player. From there it depends on the offers and many other things, I am very open.

> If something happens then so be it, otherwise I’ll be happy with Watford’s jersey. I gave everything for three seasons, and if I stay one more season, I’ll be happy, and if I leave I’ll be happy too. Everyone knows what I want, but it may not necessarily happen as I wish.

The Frenchman has put in some stellar performances for Watford this season, as he has scored five and assisted six from his 35 Premier League appearances.

He has been a key part of a Hornets side that has enjoyed a great season. They secured an 11th-place finish and a spot in Saturday’s FA Cup final against Manchester City.

Given his impressive performances, it was only a matter of time before the top clubs began vying for Doucoure’s signature.