Lucas Piazon, 18, believes that he has a role to play in the new season and that it was never the intention of either party for him to be loaned, despite newspaper reports.
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“This was never the plan for Chelsea," Lucas told Globo Esporte. “They made it clear that they want me to stay.
“Nor is it my will [to go on loan]. It is best for me to stay. The club has a project for me. There is nothing to say on this."