Chelsea's Deco wants to return to Brazil

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03/02/2010 - London, England (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Chelsea midfielder Deco seems certain to leave London this summer and return to his native Brazil.

The Portugal international moved to Stamford Bridge from Barcelona at the beginning of last season on a three-year contract but has struggled to establish himself as a first-team regular during his time in the capital.

He was quoted in The Sun as saying: "I want to go back to Brazil. I still have a couple of good years of high-level football in me but I want to be near my kids.

"Ideally, I'd like to go after the World Cup and I've been talking to Chelsea about it. It will all depend on Chelsea - if the club release me or let me go on loan."

The 32-year-old ex-FC Porto midfielder was linked with a move away from Chelsea last summer with Inter Milan his preferred choice, only to eventually remain in the Premier League.

Deco has scored six goals in 52 first-team appearances during his time with the club.

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