Wednesday, 12th February, 2014
Stephan El Shaarawy has reiterated his love for AC Milan after claiming he gave up a big-money chance to move to Russia last summer.
The 21-year-old forward was subject to interest from Liverpool as well last year, at a time when Milan were also looking to offload players such as Robinho.
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Milan denied El Shaarawy would leave but things were complicated thereafter with two long-term injuries, and he is expected back at the end of February.
However, the player nicknamed 'The Pharaoh' wants only to prove himself to new coach, and former team-mate, Clarence Seedorf.
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"I had a big offer from Russia but I have wanted to stay because I want to go big with this team", he told Sky Italia.
"I have never felt excluded from the project. I have a great desire to return to play and do well.
"There was so much anger and pain because I had never before been out for so long. But do not think I'm gone.
"They were difficult months because I was out for a while, but now I'm recovering well and the foot is always getting better."
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