Deco eyes Chelsea exit after holding transfer talks with Fluminese

Chelsea midfielder Deco has held talks with Fluminense over a return to his native Brazil next season.

Brazil nut: Deco is set to quit Chelsea and return to Brazil this summer

"There's a strong possibility (of a move to Fluminense) but at the moment I can't confirm anything because I have a contract with Chelsea," said Deco, who obtained Portuguese citizenship in 2002 after leaving Brazil for Europe 13 years ago.

"I'm only going to decide after the World Cup."

The 32 year-old, who will join up with the Portugal squad on Wednesday for their World Cup preparations, said he would choose the best club project available.

"I'm not coming (to Brazil) to end my career. I'm coming to play. I believe I have a few more good years to play at a high level," he said.

Deco, who has a year left on his contract with Chelsea, won the Champions League with Porto in 2004 and Barcelona in 2006.

He joined Chelsea in June 2008 when Luiz Felipe Scolari, his former coach with the Portugal team, was in charge.

However, he has struggled for first team chances due to injuries and low form and missed their recent Premier League and FA Cup double celebrations in London.