MARCOS ALONSO has admitted that he would like to return to LaLiga one day.
The Chelsea defender will have just one year remaining on his current contract this summer.
Alonso, 31, has made 34 appearances across all competitions this season – primarily because of Ben Chilwell’s devastating long-term injury.
With Chilwell set to return as first choice by next season, his deputy could look to return to his homeland.
Quizzed about a potential transfer while on international duty, the Spaniard said: “I would love to play in LaLiga, all my life I have wanted to play and be here in Spain, but the circumstances have been different and not everything has depended on me.
“At the moment I am focused on this season and what has to be, will be.”
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Alonso criticises Lampard’s tactics and hails Tuchel for transforming defence
Further probed about whether he could join Real Madrid, Atletico or Barcelona, he added: “Yes, yes, I have family ties on all sides… Chelsea right now.
“I have a contract for this and one more season.”
The crisis-hit Blues are already set to lose a number of defenders this summer – with Antonio Rudiger, Cesar Azpilicueta and Andreas Christensen all entering the last three months of their respective deals.
Chelsea are currently unable to negotiate new contracts, amid sanctions placed on owner Roman Abramovich.
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Alonso has made just ONE LaLiga appearance in his career, as a late substitute for Real Madrid in 2010.
He subsequently signed for Bolton later that year, before joining Fiorentina in 2013 and Chelsea in 2016.
Alonso had fallen out of favour under Frank Lampard, before being brought back into the fold by Thomas Tuchel.
The left wing-back hailed the German’s impact, while taking a swipe at his predecessor.
He added: “Since he (Tuchel) arrived, the team took a leap tactically and when it came to defending. We are very happy with it.
“We were a very balanced team. In these close qualifiers, the little details make the difference.
“We were a team in every way. We defended very well, we were an uncomfortable team to play with, we defended all eleven and the small details made the difference.
“At this point in the Champions League everything is very even and it depends on very small details.”