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Lure of European football may tempt Fellaini to move from Everton

Everton midfielder Marouane Fellaini admits his desire for European football means he has not ruled out a move to an "ambitious club".

The Belgium midfielder, who signed a new long-term contract in November, has already been linked with Chelsea this summer but insists he is happy at Goodison Park.

However, the lure of continental competition, which Everton missed out on again this season, is a big draw for the 24-year-old. "I am ambitious; I want to play in the Champions League or in the Europa League, Fellaini told a Belgian radio station.

"Last season we finished seventh with Everton, and we were not able to qualify for Europe, which was a shame.

"If an ambitious club comes in for me? Why not, just to gain experience but I'm on vacation right now, I do not give [speculation] too much attention.

"Every year they say I'll be transferred to the left or right but I'm still at Everton.

"If it comes, I take, if it does not come, I stay at Everton, where I am happy, and where I still have a four-year contract. 

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