Andriy Yarmolenko has said his ambition is to “play abroad”, with the Ukraine winger heavily linked with a move to Chelsea in January.
Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho reportedly scouted Dynamo Kiev winger Yarmolenko during Ukraine’s 1-0 loss to Spain in Euro 2016 qualifying last Monday, having been caught on camera semi-disguised beneath a grey hood.
Mourinho will have another chance to see Yarmolenko up close when he takes Chelsea to Kiev for their Uefa Champions League Group G match on Tuesday.
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Yarmolenko, 25, subsequently reaffirmed his commitment to Dynamo by signing a new five-year contract, but he remains open to the idea of playing overseas.
“I still want that (to play abroad). I know that if Dynamo get really worthy offers, we’ll find an option that satisfies everyone,” Yarmolenko said.
“I want the club to get good compensation for me. I could have left for free in a while, but that would have been wrong.
“I am 100 per cent a Dynamo player. Our team is like my second family. That’s why I keep doing my best to benefit the club.”
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