Bosnian striker Edin Dzeko has said that he is happy he opted to stay at Roma and stay away from Chelsea after his side’s shock qualification for the Semi-final of the Champions League at the expense of Barcelona.
Roman overcame a 4-1 away deficit to win 3-0 and break Barcelona hearts in what was the performance of a lifetime.
Goals from Dzeko, Daniel De Rossi and Manolas consigned Barcelona to a very painful defeat and the former Manchester City man is pleased for the role he played in that.
“It wasn’t easy, but I stayed here and am very happy to be here,” he said. “I think the club is glad, too. Let’s not talk about [the move]. Money doesn’t matter
“This was the best, but even better may well be yet to come. It proved we can play against anyone, as Barcelona are such a strong side. We put three goals past them and could have had more.
“I have never seen Barcelona struggle so much. We pressed them constantly from the first minute.”
Asked about Roma’s ambitions and where they feel they can reach, he said; “To the final, hopefully.
“Nobody believed in us and we have reached the semi-final for the first time in the Champions League [era]. I am very happy that I can watch the draw for the semi-finals and see my Roma there.”
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