"All my life I have wanted to play and be here in Spain" - Chelsea star open to making a move to LaLiga

Chelsea star Marcos Alonso has revealed that he would love to play in La Liga and that he could be open to a return to Spain following his stint at Stamford Bridge.

Alonso moved to Chelsea from Fiorentina in 2016 for a deal worth £24 million. He made an immediate impact in his debut season under Antonio Conte, making 35 appearances and scoring six goals across competitions for the Blues.

The Real Madrid academy graduate went on to feature regularly for the Blues over the next couple of seasons. He even signed a contract extension in 2018 that would see him stay at the club until the summer of 2023.

However, following the appointment of Frank Lampard as manager in July 2019, Alonso saw his playing time reduced significantly. The signing of Ben Chilwell in 2020 pushed Alonso further down the pecking order, allowing him just 17 appearances across competitions last season.

Alonso seems to have redeemed himself under Thomas Tuchel and has already made 34 appearances in all competitions this season. However, with his contract expiring next summer and with the future of the club itself being uncertain, his future remains undecided amid speculation of a potential return to Spain.

A Mundo Deportivo report in February this year claimed that Barcelona could be interested in securing his services as Jordi Alba's replacement. The player is also believed to have familial ties with Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid.

Speaking to AS (via Sport Witness) about the possibility of playing in La Liga, Alonso said he would love to play in the Spanish top flight. However, he admitted that his focus is currently on his duties for the Blues. He said:

“I would love to play in La Liga, all my life I have wanted to play and be here in Spain, but the circumstances have been different and not everything has depended on me. At the moment I am focused on this season and what has to be, will be.”

“Yes, yes, I have family ties on all sides. Chelsea right now. I have a contract for this and one more season.”

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