Gianfranco Zola has no regrets over his season back at Chelsea as assistant manager to Maurizio Sarri.

Writing in Coaches' Voice, the Italian reflected on that season which saw him clinch the Europa League and a top-four finish at Stamford Bridge.

"Chelsea is and always will be my team," Zola said. "So, when I got the opportunity to go back there, I couldn't say no.

"Chelsea is where I enjoyed myself the most. I enjoyed my football more than anywhere else, so going back as a coach was great. I wasn't going there as the head coach, but it was still unbelievably exciting."

In that season with Sarri, the Blues won 40 of our 63 games, picking up a win percentage of 63.5 per cent.

"The main reason going back to Chelsea was so good though, was the fans," he added. "They were fantastic – just as I expected – and they always will be to me. It was very special.

"It was a pleasure to me to be back at Stamford Bridge with them and to create more memories with them."