Newcastle United midfielder Cheick Tiote has dismissed speculation that he could leave the club in the summer.
The 25-year-old has been linked with a host of clubs following his impressive performances last season, but he has insisted that he is happy with the Magpies.
"I like living in Newcastle, very much. It is a simply life for me... People here are more friendly than aggressive, so life is all right for me here," he told Sky Sports News.
Tiote has 29 Ivorian caps to his name.