Chelsea target Radja Nainggolan ‘not ashamed’ of smoking habit as he rules out future move to Stamford Bridge
Roma midfielder has been recalled to the Belgium squad by Roberto Martinez
RADJA NAINGGOLAN has said he's "not ashamed" of being a smoker after being recalled by Roberto Martinez.
The Belgium boss had left the Roma midfielder out of recent squads because of his habit but has done a U-turn ahead of matches against Greece and Russia.
And Nainggolan, who has been a driving force for Roma with 12 goals this season, says he shouldn't have to hide it.
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The 28-year-old told reporters: "I'm not ashamed because I smoke and I've never hidden this habit of mine.
"I know I should set a good example, I have kids… But I'm just a footballer, I do my job. Everyone knows that I smoke and I can't hide it, but I'm not ashamed.
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"I was disappointed not to be called-up after a good European Championships. I'm someone who bluntly says what he feels, so I never made a secret of my disappointment.
"The coach must have had his reasons not to call me, but now I'm looking forward."
Former Belgium coach Marc Wilmots confirmed during Euro 2016 that Nainggolan .
Nainggolan has long been linked with a move to Chelsea but that deal appears dead in the water, with the midfielder revealing he is happy in the Italian capital.
"In Rome I'm fine," added Nainggolan.
"My family is happy and even the weather is often good.
"Sometimes you make choices for the money, others for the quality of life, which matters a lot to me.
"Also, if I went to England, I would have to start from scratch, but I repeat: I am very well in Rome.
"China? Currently no, but you can never say never. We need to see right now."