sport news Chelsea defender Andreas Christensen denies wanting to leave in January

Andreas Christensen wants to stay at Chelsea despite January interest and lack of game time: 'I had doubts, but the club assured me I am needed' Andreas Christensen is third choice behind Antonio Rudiger and David Luiz   He has seen playing time limited under Maurizio Sarri at Chelsea this season   But Danish centre-back still wants to stay after being given assurances   He admitted there were conversations about leaving in January transfer window 

By Will Griffee For Mailonline

Published: 08:07 GMT, 18 February 2019 | Updated: 08:12 GMT, 18 February 2019

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Chelsea centre-back Andreas Christensen wants to stay at the club after being given assurances that he is still needed. 

The 22-year-old Danish defender has played second fiddle to David Luiz and Antonio Rudiger this season and seen his playing time limited under Maurizio Sarri. 

After growing frustrated, the defender weighed up a move away from Stamford Bridge in January and Barcelona were one of the interested parties. 

Andreas Christensen (left) has seen his playing time cut under Maurizio Sarri

Andreas Christensen (left) has seen his playing time cut

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