Barcelona midfielder Deco has requested more time to think over his future, following interest from Premier League runners-up Chelsea.
There has been much talk of a move to the Premier League for the Portuguese international, and he is tipped to follow Portugal coach Luiz Felipe Scolari to Stamford Bridge.
"I know about the interest of Chelsea as well as other teams," said Deco after Germany sent Portugal crashing out of Euro 2008 on Wednesday night.
"But I still have to make a decision.
"I have to speak to Barcelona and soon there will be developments."
Despite being under contract with the Catalan giants until 2010, Deco has been informed by new coach Josep Guardiola that he no longer features in Barca's plans for the 2008-09 season, to the 30-year old's complete lack of surprise.
"I knew that," said the veteran midfielder.
"It's natural for (new coach) Josep Guardiola to say that as he is the Barca coach and he makes the decisions
"I know about the interest of Chelsea as well as other teams," said Deco after Germany sent Portugal crashing out of Euro 2008 on Wednesday night.
"But I still have to make a decision.
"I have to speak to Barcelona and soon there will be developments."
Despite being under contract with the Catalan giants until 2010, Deco has been informed by new coach Josep Guardiola that he no longer features in Barca's plans for the 2008-09 season, to the 30-year old's complete lack of surprise.
"I knew that," said the veteran midfielder.
"It's natural for (new coach) Josep Guardiola to say that as he is the Barca coach and he makes the decisions