Bordeaux: Marouane Chamakh To Stay

The 25-year-old Moroccan international announced his desire to stay at the club after helping Bordeaux to the 2008-09 Ligue 1 title.

Chamakh had been linked to several Premiership sides including Tottenham Hotspur. The forward spoke to Skysports.com.

"I will stay here next season, I want to be part of the club," Chamakh said.

"I like the team spirit here. It is true I wanted to leave and I want to realise my dream of playing in the Premier League, but I owe something back to Bordeaux."