Napoli star Marek Hamsik was coy over his future today amid talk of serious interest from Chelsea and Liverpool this week.
The Slovakia ace has been linked with both Premier League giants in recent days.
"The ties will always stay strong forever, whatever happens with my professional future," said Hamsik when asked about the rumours today.
The free-scoring midfielder has had a big influence on Napoli's run into second-place in the Serie A standings this season.
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