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Chimbonda close to new deal

Pascal Chimbonda is in negotiations for a new contract at Tottenham and could agree fresh terms next week, according to his agent.

Chimbonda, 28, was linked with a move to Chelsea this summer when they were looking for a right-back but it was Juliano Belletti who eventually moved to Stamford Bridge.

"We are in talks over a new deal for Pascal," Chimbonda's agent, Willie McKay, told www.skysports.com. "I have spoken to (Tottenham sporting director) Damien Comolli about an extension for Pascal. Talks are going well and we are waiting until after the next match to try and conclude things."

Chimbonda told French newspaper L'Equipe that moving to Chelsea "would have been a massive opportunity" but is determined to help Spurs turn around their dismal start to the season and also add to his one cap for France.

"If the coach wants to call me, then he will," he said. "I don't understand, but every person has their way to see things."

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