Deco waits for Chelsea green light after agreeing return to Brazil with Fluminense

18 May 2010 09:45
Fluminense are on the brink of sealing a deal for Chelsea playmaker Deco.[LNB]The 32-year-old agreed terms with the Rio de Janeiro club during meetings on Monday, but there is not yet confirmation that Chelsea will release him from a contract that runs till next year.[LNB]The Brazilians do not want to pay a fee for Deco, who is desperate to return to the country of his birth to be closer to his family.[LNB] Flying off: Deco is ready to bring an end to his Chelsea career[LNB]The Portugal international returned to Brazil last week instead of sticking around to celebrate with his Double-winning team-mates.[LNB]Although the trip was officially to overcome a thigh injury before flying to meet up with Portugal's World Cup squad on Tuesday night.[LNB]However, Fluminense have used the opportunity to beat Corinthians, Palmeiras and Flamengo to his signature.[LNB]Sportsmail revealed a fortnight ago that Fluminense had dispatched officials to London in a bid to clinch the deal.[LNB]  Terry reveals Abramovich has made Champions League the No 1 priorityLampard calls on Capello to keep him on the spot for EnglandAncelotti wants to stay for 10 years... and insists Lampard is staying tooDeco close to Fluminense move as veteram bids to end Chelsea nightmareCHELSEA FC

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