Desailly seeks Premiership return

Former Chelsea defender Marcel Desailly has revealed he would like to return to the Barclays Premiership.

The 37-year-old French World Cup-winner, who left Chelsea last year, had been playing for Qatar FC but was unable to settle in the Middle East.

He does not yet want to retire and admits he is keen to play in England again if possible.

Desailly told BBC Sport: “I am a player with experience, who could improve any team in Europe. England is my first choice if I play on.”

But he added: “It could be difficult to play for another team when I feel such an allegiance to Chelsea, so that’s something I’ll take into account.”