Portugal midfielder Deco is hoping to continue his association with Porto boss Jose Mourinho if the Champions League-winning coach is installed as the new manager of Chelsea.
Mourinho is expected to arrive at Stamford Bridge next week and Deco has revealed he would like to join his coach in west London.
The 26-year-old said: "Of course I'd like to go to Chelsea as he's a
coach I know well. He's won everything here and now has other ambitions. I've a preference for the English league because of the way they play."