Deco: Brazil return is my first choice

20 July 2010 12:15
Former Chelsea star Deco has confirmed one of the worst-kept secrets in football by revealing he wants to return to his native Brazil.[LNB] Deco started his professional career with Brazilian giants Corinthians and the 32-year-old says he wants to win silverware in his homeland.[LNB]The midfielder left South American shores in 1997 to ply his trade at Portuguese side Benfica, before enjoying success at Porto under the stewardship of Jose Mourinho.[LNB]The playmaker went on to Barcelona before joining Chelsea in 2008, however he has failed to make a strong impact in the English game.[LNB]Deco was born in Sao Paulo but opted to play for the Portugal national team after qualifying for citizenship in 2002.[LNB]And the former Iberian star said he would like to link up with Fluminense this summer.[LNB]He told Brazilian newspaper Lance: "It's been 13 years since I left Brazil for playing in Europe.[LNB]"Now I want to go back home and play in my country because I have never been able to win a title there.[LNB]"I want to return to Brazil most of all because of personal reasons but I am still in contract at Chelsea and I have to resolve that. Without I doubt I know that I owe it to my career to win a title in Brazil. [LNB]"I want to have the chance to win a Brazilian domestic league title and a Copa Libertadores as I imagine that it must be a very strong sensation.[LNB]"I expect to have my situation resolved before July 26 for being able to travel to Brazil as soon as possible."

Source: Team_Talk