Edin Dzeko has spoken of his delight at continuing his career at Roma, a day after the conclusion of an unusual transfer window for the player.

January saw Dzeko's name persistently linked with a move to Premier League champions Chelsea - a move that never materialised.

And on Thursday the striker gave an interview to Bosnian site klix.ba, in which he discussed the speculation that surrounded him and made clear his delight at remaining with the Giallorossi.

Dzeko on Roma...

“Roma is my family and I’m happy to carry on playing for this club. There are many challenges ahead and we’ll do our best to achieve our goals. It’s going to be difficult, but we won't give up.”

Dzeko on speculation of a transfer to Chelsea...

“It’s true that talks were held but that’s all I can say about it. There was a lot of speculation, false information and even some quite comical claims made. I felt honoured by Chelsea’s interest as they’re a club that I respect greatly. There have been so many stories about me leaving Roma over the past few weeks and I’m still here.



"I’m happy to remain at Roma because Rome has become my home and a very important part of my life. I was given a fantastic welcome from my very first day in Rome and I’ll never forget that. I’ve enjoyed some of my happiest moments here. On top of all that, it’s here that I’ve experienced the joy of fatherhood – for the first time when my daughter Una was born, and afterwards with my son Dani. This city is now a part of my life and always will be.”