Portugal international Deco had been linked with a move away from the Premier League club following a largely disappointing debut campaign in west London.

Though Deco scored in his first two games for the Blues, he struggled with injuries and then made just three appearances during Guus Hiddink's short reign.

He had expressed a desire to be reunited with his former Porto boss Jose Mourinho at Inter Milan, however the Italian champions are not willing to meet Chelsea's asking price.

The Brazilian-born playmaker is now prepared to stick with the Blues before seeking a move back to his homeland.

"I am getting tired of Europe, but out of respect for Chelsea, I will stay on this continent a while longer," Deco told A Bola.

"I have some offers from other clubs, but if I stay at Chelsea it's important that some things change because things happened last year that I did not like.

"I have had some adaptation problems in England and I've been sidelined with several injuries."