Former AC Milan and Roma striker Antonio Cassano says he still wants to play on.

Cassano is a free agent after being released by Sampdoria in February.

“I've been training every day at Riattiva di Chiavari to stay in shape," Cassano told Il Secolo XIX.

“Above all to make sure I don't gain weight. I want to get started again in a couple of months, the motivation is so strong.

“I though I'd miss the pitch a lot more, but I've missed it less than I thought I would. Inside I know it will only be a few months, that I'll be back.

“I'm very optimistic and I'm 100 per cent sure I'll be back. As for where… I'm thinking about it. I have a few balls in the air in Italy. Abroad, no.

“Verona in Serie A intrigues me a lot, as do Bologna and Udinese. The important thing is that it's in Serie A, I want to show everyone I can still make the difference.

“Virtus Entella are the only exception for Serie B, I have a relationship of friendship, affection and respect with President [Antonio] Gozzi.

“Taking Estella to Serie A would be the the only miracle I can still do to close out my career."