Simon Kjaer flattered by PSG Links

Fenerbahce centre-back Simon Kjaer has admitted that he is
“flattered” by rumours linking him with a move to Paris
Saint-Germain, but insists he is happy with life in Turkey.

The Denmark international moved to Fener from Ligue 1 side
Lille in the summer, but has attracted interest from the likes
of Inter, Milan, Roma and Manchester United, as well as the
French champions, as a result of his fine performances.

“Obviously it is very flattering to be mentioned in connection
with other big clubs but I am not at all thinking about a
move,” the 26-year-old told Goal .

“I am extremely happy in Fenerbahce, just like my family
and I are happy with our life in Istanbul. And I really enjoy
playing at a top club with ambitions to win every game, as
well as winning the Turkish championship and doing well in
Europe.”

After failing to qualify for the Champions League group
stage, Fener have since reached the last-32 of the Europa
League and sit second in the Super Lig. The club also boast
the division's best defensive record and Kjaer is confident
his side can win silverware this season.

“Fenerbahce is a real top club when it comes to having a
winning mentality,” he continued. “We are only looking at
our own performances and the fact that we want to be top
of the league.

“We enter the pitch to win every game - and to become
champions. I love these ambitions and that pressure.

“There is so much passion around Fenerbahce, and the
reactions and support from the fans both in the stadium and
on, for example, Twitter has been amazing.”

Fener's final game before their mid-season break on
December 28 saw them win 2-1 at home to Sivasspor and it
proved to be a special occasion for the Dane as he scored
the winning goal 13 minutes from the end – his first for the
club.

“It was of course a fantastic feeling to score my first goal for
Fenerbahce, which was also the match winning goal. I have
come close to scoring a few times this season, so it was a
good feeling to see the ball go in the net,” he said.

“I am constantly working on improving my skills - including
scoring more goals - but in Lille I took some of the direct
free-kicks, and those gave me three goals last season. In
Fenerbahce I don’t take the free-kicks, so I can’t score those
goals here.