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Dzeko happy he stayed at Roma after Champions League win over Shakhtar

Linked with Chelsea in January, the striker was delighted to have helped his club reach the quarter-finals of Europe's premier club competition

Edin Dzeko believes his decision to stay with Roma was vindicated following his match-winning display against Shakhtar Donetsk in the Champions League.

The Bosnian striker netted the winner at the Stadio Olimpico on Tuesday as Eusebio Di Francesco's side prevailed on away goals after a 2-1 defeat in the opening leg.

Dzeko, who scored twice against Chelsea in the group-stage clash at Stamford Bridge, was heavily linked with the Blues in January as Antonio Conte sought a physical presence up front to lighten the load on Alvaro Morata.