Wednesday, 11th September, 2013

Chelsea midfielder Ramires has left the door open on a return to former club Benfica by admitting that he is still attracted to the Portuguese giants.

Ramires only managed one season at the Estadio da Luz in Lisbon before Chelsea swooped to take him to Stamford Bridge in 2010.

 


But despite the 26-year-old only serving briefly for Benfica, it was enough to make him dream of a potential return in the future.

"Football is full of surprises and I would love to return one day", Ramires told a press conference before Brazil's game against Portugal.

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"Benfica have a great team, a good history and a good coach.

"The only thing missing in recent years has been a title.

"For me, Benfica are still very attractive."

The all-action Brazilian midfielder helped Benfica to win the Portuguese title in 2010, while he also picked up a League Cup during his period in Lisbon.

At Chelsea, Ramires has collected one Champions League, one Europa League and one FA Cup.

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