31-05-07

Chelsea striker Hernan Crespo will remain at Internazionale next season, according to his agent.

Fernando Hidalgo says Chelsea sent a fax to the Serie A champions to tell them they will not continue their attempts to bring the player back to London.

Crespo has been on loan at Inter since the beginning of the season and, although he agreed a two-year deal, Chelsea had the option to bring him back after one.

With Didier Drogba and Salomon Kalou due to be absent for the African Nations Cup in January, Jose Mourinho indicated his intention to bring Crespo back to London to boost his side's firepower.

However, Crespo has repeatedly spoken of his desire to remain in Italy and it now seems he has got his wish.

"We have found an agreement with Inter for a one-year loan and a new two-year contract," Hidalgo told Gazzetta.it.

"We are happy because it was what we wanted."