I Don't Want To Leave Milan - Gourcuff

It will be an important year for Milan midfielder Yoann Gourcuff. After arriving at the club in 2006, it's time for the 21-year-old Frenchman to start showing his real worth.

Everyone at the club is still full of confidence in him, but if things don't change soon, the former Rennes player's adventure at the club might be over before long. The youngster is aware of this, and says he is ready to fight for more playing time at the club.

"When the league season resumes we'll have a lot of games in a short amount of time," he said, "and perhaps some of the players who haven't had many chances to play will get a chance now. When the coach has to call on reserve players, we have to make sure we are ready. Only then can we earn his complete trust."

Lately, inevitable transfer rumours surrounding the player have come up, but he has very clear ideas regarding his intentions, and is determined to show his worth at Milan.

"Personally, I'm doing well here and I hope that I can improve day after day, and eventually be a first team player," he continued. "In this club you play important matches like in the Champions League, it's not like playing in smaller clubs.

"Playing at Milan is more difficult, because you always have to win, and to win you need to play well. This club has allowed me to grow and improve a lot," Gourcuff concluded.