Stevan Jovetic insists he's happy at Fiorentina.

Manchester United and Real Madrid are chasing Jovetic, but the youngster insists he's happy in Florence.

"Italy is a special place, in spite of the traffic. I am not just saying that because I am here now. I have always believed it," Jovetic told Il Corriere della Sera.

"Kaka and Ibrahimovic, the strongest players in the world along with Messi, have chosen Spain. But I like it here and I hope to remain here for a long time.

"Besides, Florence was, to a certain extent, part of my destiny. When I was at Partizan Belgrade, I had Batistuta's goals on my phone.

"Last year, I struggled to adapt to a different style of football that is more technical, more difficult and tougher," he explained.

"But this season, the night we faced Liverpool was the most beautiful of my career. Now I am more confident, calmer and settled.

"I feel the affection of Florence and the faith of Cesare Prandelli."