HASSAN YEBDA wants to stay at Portsmouth Football Club.

The midfielder is on a season-long loan from Benfica, but he hopes to make his stay at Fratton Park permanent after enjoying his start to life in England despite his side’s struggles.

"It was a dream (to move to the Premier League),” Yebda told The News. "I will be happy to stay. The most important thing is to play with Portsmouth, to make a big season, and the club and the team.

"Afterwards, we will see. The most important thing now is to build on the Wigan Athletic game. Now I'm here, I will do the best for Portsmouth."

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