Chelsea star keen on Cruzeiro return

But the 25-year-old admits that he doubts his former club could afford him.

“If Cruzeiro are interested, it’s possible for me to go back,” Ramires is quoted as saying in the Sun on Sunday.

“Although it’s not a decision I can make and difficult because my price is very high. If Cruzeiro could raise the money, I would go back for sure.

“I was happy at Cruzeiro and felt an obligation to return at some point as the club offered me a chance to launch my sport career in Europe.

“I still follow their matches on the internet. The fans were always good to me and named me ‘Ramires the Warrior’.”