Tiote wants to stay at Newcastle United

LONDON Midfielder Cheick Tiote insists he has no intention of leaving Newcastle. The Ivory Coast international, a key member of the Magpies’ side that sits fifth in the Premier League, is reportedly wanted by several clubs.

Friday, April 20, 2012

LONDON Midfielder Cheick Tiote insists he has no intention of leaving Newcastle. The Ivory Coast international, a key member of the Magpies’ side that sits fifth in the Premier League, is reportedly wanted by several clubs.But he told the Newcastle Evening Chronicle:  "I’m a Newcastle player - my future is at Newcastle."I have to finish this season strongly and help the team get into Europe. We have a good opportunity to play in the Champions League.”Manchester United  and Chelsea  are among those reported to have expressed an interest in 25-year-old Tiote, a £3.5m signing from FC Twente in August 2010.In February 2011 he agreed a new six-and-a-half-year deal at Newcastle, and he could be in line to face Stoke on Saturday after recovering from a hamstring injury.