The Brazil-born soccer star Deco announced on Thursday that he wants to end his career wearing a Corinthians jersey.

"I have three years left on my contract with Chelsea. It will be my last contract in Europe. When I last played for Corinthians, it was only for a short term. So I go back to Brazil, I want to play for them," said Deco, who earned Portuguese nationality after his trip to Europe.

"I really want to go back to Brazil. It's been 12 years since I left. I miss all my friends and family. I live in Portugal, which is a beautiful country and Barcelona is also a fantastic city. But when I am in Brazil, I feel at home," added the player, who built up his fame with Portugal's Porto.

(Xinhua News Agency January 9, 2009)