El Shaarawy happy at Milan

AC Milan attacker Stephan El Shaarawy says he is happy with life at San Siro and does not plan to leave the club in January.

The 19-year-old had been strongly linked with a move away from Milan after starting just one Serie A match since joining the club from Genoa in the off-season.

Genoa, Torino and Cologne had all been suggested as potential destinations for the player, but the Italy under-21 international has vowed to stay on and improve his game at Milan.

“A loan spell was in my thoughts, but even if I am not playing here, I am improving by training alongside great champions,” El Shaarawy said.

“I am being included in a lot of things, I am happy and I hope to stay here forever.”