Stam rules out England return

By Peter Donnelly
December 4 2002

Defender Jaap Stam has stated he is happy at Lazio and does not wish to return to England, ruling out a much speculated move to Newcastle.

Sir Bobby Robson is supposedly keen on the former Man.U star, as his search for a new centre-back continues.

However, Stam will not be the solution as he's clearly very happy in Italy and intends to stay put.

He said, "I have had all the success I could have had in England. If I went back, it would be worse. And for that reason, I would like to stay and play in Italy."