Sampdoria, Praet: "Interest from big clubs is flattering, but leaving Samp it's not in my plans. Reaching Europe must be a spur for us, not a burden"

Sampdoria midfielder Dennis Praet gets ready to face Juventus in today's fixture of the Serie A matchday 32. It will be a particularly important game for the Belgian as the Bianconeri are rumored to be one of many big clubs that keep an eye on him. "I've read the newspapers, the interest from big clubs is flattering, it means that I'm playing well - Praet said to La Gazzetta dello Sport - but right now there's only Sampdoria in my mind. Leaving Samp is not in my plans right now. A €26 million buyout clause in my contract? I've read about that too, but all contract stuff are managed by my father, I have to think only about playing and reaching Europe. Reaching an European spot must not be a burden for us - continues the former Anderlecht - but a spur instead". A good performance against the Bianconeri today, could also help Praet to continue his race towards the World Cup: "I'm afraid that it will be very tough to be called-up for the World Cup. Belgium's midfield is great, even a player like Nainggolan is not certain to be called-up. I won't give up, but I have to focus on Sampdoria first. I've improved a lot this season, but I won't be satisfied until I have scored my first goal this season".