Gary
Cahill believes he can still do a job for a Premier League team next season
with his contract at Chelsea set to expire this summer.
The defender made just two appearances in the Premier League this season and
was an unused substitute during Chelsea's Europa League final win over
Arsenal on Wednesday.
But the 33-year-old - who turned down January moves to Juventus, Monaco and
Fulham - thinks his time in the Premier League may not be over yet.
"I want to go away on holiday for a few weeks and then I'll come back and
see what options there are for me," Cahill said.
"I'm confident that potentially I might stay in the league but I want to
wait and see, take the decision over the summer.
"I've got a lot of time to think about things and hopefully make the right
decision. I can't wait to get back playing next season. I'm looking forward
to that."
Wherever Cahill ends up, he says he will still keep a close eye on matters
at Stamford Bridge.
"To qualify for the Champions League is a great achievement and something
that was a target for the lads," he added. "But to finish with a trophy is
what they played for throughout the whole season.
"Looking forward, we have to see what happens with the (transfer) ban and
see how that plays out, but we're looking forward to the young players
coming through. They're very exciting.
"I'm sure the fans will embrace that and the lads who are still here. I see
the squad being able to build again and move forward."
Although he didn't play in Wednesday's final, Cahill lifted the trophy along
with Cesar Azpilicueta, and he said it was the perfect way to bid farewell
to the club.
"It was a fantastic experience, great to be involved in a great end to the
season," Cahill said.
"The lads deserved to win the game. It was a great feeling, lifting the
trophy, and being a part of this group that's gone on to finish the season
very well is pleasing."
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