Tiago Mendes is without a club after his Atletico Madrid contract expired but Chelsea declined to sign the midfielder.
It had been assumed that the Portuguese would join the Blues for a second spell, having played a year at Stamford Bridge under Jose Mourinho in 2004-05.
But AS reports that Chelsea now won’t sign the 33-year-old and he is looking for a club in Spain instead.
AS also note that Atletico are looking for a replacement for Tiago but could have Tiago himself since he isn’t tied to anyone else.
Tiago is looking for a two-year contract and a significant weekly wage, but Atletico were only willing to offer a one-year deal.
But with Atletico still searching for midfield options, there could be an agreement reached, AS speculate.
