Jeffrey Bruma: 'Hamburg want me to stay'

Chelsea defender Jeffrey Bruma has revealed that he is delighted that Hamburg have indicated that they would like to sign him on a permanent deal.

The 21-year-old Dutch centre-back, who is currently on loan at the German side, insists that negotiations have started to extend his stay at the Imtech Arena.

Bruma told Hamburger Morgenpost: "Our boss and our general manager have indicated to me that I will be here for a long time to come. They want me to pen a contract for several years.

"I needed to be very patient. I hope that I will be playing now and that I can take the chance.

"I need to play to develop, but of course I am delighted that a club like Hamburg wants to keep me."

Bruma made nine appearances for Chelsea before joining Hamburg on loan in 2011.