ChelseaFCSW6: 16 May 2008

Friday 16 May 2008

Carvalho considers future


Ricardo Carvalho has revealed he expects a number of big-name exits at Chelsea this summer - and he could be among them.

Carvalho, Chelsea players' Player of the Year for the second season running, has been linked with moves to both Milan clubs.

Striker Didier Drogba has already revealed that he is keen to leave the Blues in the summer and he could be followed by players Carvalho, Wayne Bridge, Juliano Belletti and even Frank Lampard, who has only 12 months left on his contract.

Carvalho said: "You have to be prepared for the team to change after the final because people go, people stay and people come in. I don't know yet if I'm staying. I have a contract."

The defender has played a major role in Chelsea's recent success and is keen to emulate his former side next week by beating Manchester United to lift the Champions League title.

Carvalho added: "Nobody was expecting Porto to win the Champions League. Now everyone says Chelsea have to win it. We have big players here.

"Everyone has known each other here for a long time and we enjoy each other's company. We have to try to win this last game. We didn't win the Premier League so we have to get a medal."