Chelsea goalkeeper Caballero says he would welcome a transfer to Spain, forcing Blues to hunt for new stopper
WILLY CABALLERO has revealed that he is open to returning to Spain next summer should Chelsea fail to extend his contract.
The 38-year-old - who will be a free agent at the end of the season - has been the Blues' second-choice goalkeeper ever since he joined in 2017.
Argentinian international Caballero has featured just 24 times for the West London side since he joined on a free after being released by Manchester City.
His only two appearances this season have come in the Carabao Cup, which Chelsea crashed out of last week after losing at home to Manchester United.
Speaking in an interview with Spanish outlet AS, the former Malaga shot-stopper revealed he would welcome a move back to La Liga.
He said: "I end the contract at the end of the season and we’ll see what happens in the future.
“I do not have to return to Argentina because I feel more like a European player. Here I came very young and I left my country at 22.
“I would like to return to Spain. Elche or Malaga? Of course, but it’s not just about what you want, it’s about [the clubs] wanting you and giving you the circumstances.”
“At the moment, I’m a Chelsea player and will see what happens in June.”
Should Chelsea decide to cash in on Caballero in January to avoid losing him on a free, U-23 goalkeeper Jamie Cumming would likely become the No2 at Stamford Bridge.
Caballero revealed earlier on in the season that his daughters won't let him retire as he stated his love for football remains high.
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He said: ""I live for football and consume it whenever I can. My daughters won’t let me retire.
“Many times I joke at home that this will be my last year, and they tell me that I won’t be able to live without it. I need to play it, watch it on TV or know what’s going on.
“It’s what I like, to analyse and see what we did well and what we did wrong. I came to Chelsea because I love what I do. I don’t know how to do anything else that isn’t training and playing football."