Carvalho keen to play for Jose

Chelsea defender plans summer talks with Kenyon

By Rob Parrish   Last updated: 10th June 2008

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Carvalho and Mourinho: Bosom buddies

I would love to be coached by Mourinho again. The majority of the trophies I have won were won with Mourinho.

Ricardo Carvalho.
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Ricardo Carvalho has thrown his future with Chelsea into doubt after admitting he would 'love' to play under Jose Mourinho again.

And Carvalho confirmed that he plans to hold talks with Stamford Bridge chief executive Peter Kenyon in the wake of Euro 2008.

Former Blues boss Mourinho, who also coached the Portugal international at Porto, has been appointed as the new manager of Internazionale, and has already been linked with a number of his former charges.

Carvalho admitted he could be tempted by a 'new challenge' and will make a decision on his future after this summer's tournament.

Mourinho

"I have heard a few comments (about a move to Inter)," he said.

"It's a club matter and I am focused on playing for the national team so we will see after.

"But I would love to be coached by Mourinho again. The majority of the trophies I have won were won with Mourinho.

"At Chelsea, there is a new cycle happening so we will see what happens. I have a contract with Chelsea.

"But you never know - sometimes a challenge is good for a player. I will speak with Peter Kenyon after the tournament."

Ronaldo

Cristiano Ronaldo, Carvalho's Portugal team-mate, has also been linked with a move away from Premier League, with Real Madrid keen to land the Manchester United ace.

Carvalho believes only Ronaldo himself can decide whether his future lies away from Old Trafford.

"He has to make his decision," he added.

"Sometimes a new challenge is good but he has to make that decision. I can't say much about this."