Zola hoping to stay with Blues

Gianfranco Zola has dismissed reports of a move

Chelsea striker Gianfranco Zola looks set to discover his Stamford Bridge future after Saturday's FA Cup final.

The Italian has rejected suggestions the clash against Aston Villa at Wembley could be his last.

And he dismissed reports he had already agreed to a summer move to Fenerbahce.

Although I am 34 next year, physically I feel fine and there is no reason why I shouldn't carry on playing at the level I am now

Gianfranco Zola

"The story that I have already signed a contract is absolutely not true," he said.

"At the end of the season, I will talk to the club and see what position they want to give me next year.

"Once they have told me what they want, we have to decide on the future.

"I am a very competitive person and I want to keep that feeling."

The rising number of foreign stars in the Premiership has given English soccer authorities cause for concern.

However, there is no doubt that Zola is one of the few to have been welcomed without reservation.

After the long months we have spent trying to get something from our season, we deserve a trophy.

Gianfranco Zola

He has inspired the Chelsea revival over the past two seasons and has aided the development of young English talent such as Jody Morris and Jon Harley.

"This has been the best time of my career," he admitted.

"I can't recall any other period which has made me so happy and I have good memories of Chelsea. The best part of all is the atmosphere around the ground.

"I like the way that people go to the stadium and are so passionate about the game.