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Tiote re-affirms commitment to Newcastle

ESPNsoccernet staff
October 30, 2011
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Newcastle United midfielder Cheik Tiote insists he has no intention of leaving the club and says he is setting his sights on securing European football for the Magpies.

Tiote, 25, has starred for Newcastle since moving to the club from FC Twente in August 2010, with his influence on the team making his £3.5 million transfer fee appear a real bargain.

Having been one of the Magpies' most consistent players over the past 12 months, speculation is mounting that the likes of Manchester United, Chelsea and Tottenham have been monitoring the Ivory Coast international with a view to making a move.

But Tiote insists he is enjoying life at St James' Park, with Newcastle unbeaten so far this season and with the opportunity to leapfrog Chelsea into third place in the Premier league should they win at Stoke on Monday.

"I'm happy at Newcastle," Tiote told the Sunday Sun. "I have a long contract at Newcastle now and I need to stay focused because we are in a very good position.

"We have the possibility for a very, very good season but we need to stay focused and keep going like we are now. Every player wants to play in Europe and I am no different.

"I think that Newcastle can get into Europe, but we need to stay focused as of now and keep working together. It is possible for us to get into Europe but we need to stay focused and we need to keep going as we are now."

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