Deco eyes English move

Portuguese playmaker heading for Barca exit

Last updated: 15th May 2008

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Deco: Heading for Barca exit

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Barcelona playmaker Deco has indicated he will leave the Camp Nou this summer as he eyes a move to England or Italy.

Reports claim that Deco, who is under contract until 2010, has been given the go-ahead to leave Barca and the Portugal international has set his sights on a move away from Spain.

Deco has been linked with a transfer to Chelsea and Manchester United in the past and the news will now alert a host of Premier League and Serie A managers.

"I will go to an English or an Italian club. But not Spain because the only club at the same level as Barcelona is Real Madrid and I will never go to Real," said Deco.

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"The club spoke with my representative and I know that there are offers, I am going to negotiate. I don't want to leave Barca with problems.

"Barca people come and go, but the club continues, and me going is not the end of the world.

"I want to be where I am wanted and when things end up this way, it is best that you go. I thank the club for being honest with me."

It is expected that a number of players will leave Barca this summer following the departure of manager Frank Rijkaard.

Ronaldinho, Edmilson, Lilian Thuram and Gianluca Zambrotta have all been tipped to also leave.