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Patrick Bamford has denied reports that he is set to leave Chelsea in the summer.
The 21-year-old striker, currently on loan at Middlesbrough, has scored 13 times this season under Jose Mourinho's former Real Madrid assistant, Aitor Karanka.
Boro are on course to gain promotion back to the Premier League, and currently sit top of the table following their 3-0 victory over Millwall on Tuesday.
Bamford, who scored on the night, had quotes attributed to him suggesting that he does not feature in the Chelsea managers plans, but the striker has been quick to distance himself from the story - insisting that they were taken out of context.
“I have discussed my career path with Jose on many occasions and am very happy with it,” said Bamford.
“Everyone’s aim is for me to continue to develop as a player under Jose’s supervision and to have a long and successful career at Chelsea”.
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