In two previous seasons Gary Cahill regularly appeared on the field with the captain's armband Chelsea, but after the arrival of Maurizio Sarri stopped getting into the starting lineup.

"It will be very difficult for me to sit in reserve all season. I have to take care of my future, "Cahill said..

"I respect everyone in the club, which is a huge part of my football life, but sometimes you need to make difficult decisions, because the career of a football player is fleeting".

"Obviously, the club always comes first, but I need to understand my situation. I do not want to rush things, but if nothing changes, then I can leave in January. I hope the club will treat this with respect ".

The term of the current Cahill contract with Chelsea expires in the summer of 2019.

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