He said: "I’m very happy at Milan and I don’t expect that situation to change but if I were ever to leave it would have to be for a club of equal stature.

"I think I would only find that in England or Spain.

"Manchester United are a wonderful side and I like Arsenal too – they are fun to watch and I like the fact that they give space to younger players.

"As for Chelsea and Liverpool, they are more tactically-orientated – they are maybe less creative but they have good managers. I especially admire Benitez."