Patrick Vieira insists he is happy at Inter Milan, but has refused to rule out a summer exit.
Inter midfielder not sure where he stands
Patrick Vieira insists he is happy at Inter Milan, but has refused to rule out the possibility of a return to France.
The midfielder has struggled with injuries this season, preventing him from featuring in Inter's title-winning campaign as much as he would have liked.
He claims to have no issue with Jose Mourinho, who has regularly overlooked him, and feels, when fit, he could play a major role for the Portuguese coach.
Vieira does, however, admit that should he fail to get the assurances he needs from Inter regarding his future, he will look elsewhere.
Paris St Germain are believed to be keen on taking him home and, with the 2010 World Cup fast approaching, they could yet prove successful in their endeavours.
"I will keep a bitter taste from this season because I would have liked to have played more. It has been a difficult experience," Vieira told
L'Equipe.
"Does my future depend on Mourinho's? Absolutely not. My fate is linked to my injuries. If I can remain injury-free, I think I would play every week.
Trust
"Of course I will have to talk with the coach and find out if he trusts me and my abilities. But I feel fine physically and I could get a regular spot here without much trouble.
"No meeting has been set as yet but it should happen this week, before I go on holiday."
Former Arsenal midfielder Vieira added: "I have not met with anyone from PSG or any other French club.
"As soon as I let people know I intend to carry on playing, people started talking about a return to France or England.
"I want to stay at Inter. I feel happy here. That desire has to be shared by everyone, but I am not looking for a departure.
"To me it is almost certain that I will stay. I can't see myself, for example, going back to England to play for a club in the middle of the table or fighting for survival.
"I would prefer to join a team in France fighting for the national title. That would be logical. Considering the World Cup is coming up, it is vital that I play next season."
