Atletico Madrid have confirmed they are in talks with Chelsea over the return of defender Filipe Luis.
Chelsea only signed Luis last summer, but the 29-year-old has struggled to usurp Cesar Azpilicueta at left-back, making just nine starts in the Premier League and Atletico are keen to re-sign the Brazilian.
"There are negotiations in place but I don’t know how fruitful they will be," said Atletico president Enrique Cerezo.
"We would be delighted if he comes back and I think that in the end, we will find a solution.
"As always, the financial aspect takes precedence over the sentimental aspect but I believe a deal can be reached."
Luis still has two years left to run on his current deal, but his former Atletico teammate Koke shares the sentiment of the club's president and would like to see Luis return to the Vicente Calderon, adding: "Filipe is not a traitor. Filipe decided to leave and now he has the possibility to return.
"If he does come, there will be more competition in the team and that is good. We will be a better side and we will fight to achieve more aims.
"As long as he plays and does well, there will be no problems."
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