Deco's ex has turned down the chance to pose for Playboy out of respect to the Chelsea midfielder.

The player's estranged wife Jaciara Dias says she turned down a lucrative offer to pose nude for Playboy after rebuilding bridges with her former flame.

Deco admitted he was shocked by Scolari's sacking last week and explained that he rejected other offers to hook up with his former national team boss in west London.

But he may be ready to at least return to Dias's arms following a lengthy split dating back to last March.

She said: "Playboy offered me a lot of money for me to pose naked. I would say that it was a millionaire proposal.

"It was a good opportunity, but I didn't accept because I do not want to spoil the good contact that I have with Deco at the moment.

"I have the opportunity to grow in other ways, to show my value as a model and actress."

Deco brought new girlfriend Ana Paula to London after signing from Barcelona in the summer, but he has not followed through on plans to divorce Dias.

"I do not know if they are still together,' said Dias. 'What I can guarantee is that we have a very good relationship, that all those sorrows and the trauma of separation are left behind.

"At the beginning everything was very difficult and painful but now... thank God."