Stam slams City rumours

Last updated : 19 November 2002 By CityMAD
Reports in the Sunday press suggested that the Dutch Holland international wanted to quit Italian side Lazio and return to the Premiership.

But Stam, who was linked with a move to Maine Road in the summer, has denied the story insisting he is happy in Italy.

"I have never said that I want to leave this wonderful club. I've read what the English media have written and I can say that I know nothing about this.

"I'm happy here and I want to reiterate the fact that I have never asked to leave because I am delighted with how I am doing in Italian football."