Ricardo Carvalho has hinted at a move away from Chelsea but will not leave without agreements from all parties involved.

The Portugal defender endured an injury-interrupted season with the Blues and has hinted at a Stamford Bridge exit, possibly to Italy or Spain.

"A change could be good for me, but any interested club has to reach an agreement with Chelsea and then we will talk," he said.

"I think that, given my attributes, the Premier League would be harder for me to adapt.

"It is tougher football, so I think I would have no problems in Italy or Spain."