Chelsea striker Hernan Crespo has once again stressed how desperate he is to leave England and return to Italy.

The Argentina international was signed by Chelsea almost three years ago and has made 49 Premiership appearances for the club, netting 20 goals.

The 30-year-old spent the 2004-05 campaign on loan at AC Milan and was reluctant to return to Stamford Bridge last term.

"Everyone knows that I want to play in Italy again," Crespo told Corriere dello Sport. "Even Chelsea, who want to keep hold of me for life, have understood the situation.

"Roman Abramovich has asked me to stay, but it has got nothing to do with money. He knows I want to go and has put me on the market.

"Inter or Milan? It doesn't really matter to me. I think I did well at both clubs and left a good impression. I'm just waiting for news now."