The agent of AC Milan midfielder Rino Gattuso has cooled talk of a move to Chelsea.

World Cup-winning Italy midfielder Gattuso has been linked with a move to Chelsea, where former Milan coach Carlo Ancelotti has taken the reins.

But his agent, Andrea D'Amico, has played down such talk.

He said: "I have never said that Gattuso will leave.

"There could be offers for him by clubs because who wouldn't want a player like Gattuso?

"Rino (Gattuso) was saddened to see Ancelotti leave because he has a special relationship with him.

"(But) his mission is at Milan and he wants to stay."