Emerson Palmieri has opened the door for a return to Serie A and spoke of his admiration for former Chelsea coaches Antonio Conte and Maurizio Sarri because he found it easier to deal with an Italian coach upon his arrival in London.
The Azzurri left back, who has fallen down the pecking order under Frank Lampard since being hooked in the first half of the 2-1 win away to Arsenal in December, said that he is still happy in the Premier League but his fondness for the Italian top flight burns strong.
Emerson, who grew up in Brazil, joined Chelsea from Roma in January 2018 having arrived at Palermo from Santos four years previous.
Speaking to Sky Sport Italia, the 25-year-old said: "I was very happy in Serie A, including with the culture, which is also why I chose to play for Italy.
"A return to Serie A could happen but I have a contract with Chelsea and I’m in no rush to go anywhere. It has been a wonderful experience at Chelsea, as first there was [Antonio] Conte, so obviously it was easier to deal with an Italian coach.
"As for [Maurizio] Sarri, I’ve no words for what a marvellous year we had, as we finished third in the Premier League, reached the Carabao Cup Final and won the Europa League. We can’t complain.
"I learned a lot from Conte, he proved himself to be a fantastic coach, but I think for the time we worked together and the results we achieved, I got even more from Sarri."
Having looked like Lampard's first choice at the beginning of the campaign, Emerson has made just one Premier League start since struggling at the Emirates, in the drawn reverse fixture against Mikel Arteta's side.
Marcos Alonso has featured as a wing back and captain Cesar Azpilicueta has been moved across from the right following the emergence of Reece James.
