EXCLUSIVE: FORMER Melbourne Victory star Carlos Hernandez wants to return to the A-League.

Hernandez, 30, is playing in India with Prayag United, where his contract expires in April, but he is determined to return for a second stint.

Adelaide United, which has been linked with Hernandez in the past, and Central Coast are the only clubs with visa spots available on their rosters.

The Costa Rican also revealed that compatriot Jean-Carlos Solorzano was also contemplating a return to Australia.

The Johnny Warren medallist, who scored 36 times in 122 outings, said his preference was for a Victory homecoming but was prepared to play for a rival club.

"Hopefully I can return, I did not want to leave and me and my family miss Australia," Hernandez told News Limited.

"I would love to go back to Victory but I think this is difficult.

"My agent is talking to some teams in Australia but nothing has happened.

"I will listen, the door is open for any team in Australia.

"We were there five years, it felt like home, we met many friends and my two kids always talk about Australia since we left."

Heart showed interest in Hernandez at the end of last season, but it amounted to nothing.

"There was some interest from Melbourne Heart but nothing concrete," he said.

"I haven't spoken to anyone at Victory. They have a good coach but it's a hard job, but slowly the team will play like the coach wants.

"It's different to the way Victory has played, but it's good for Victory to have this coach."

Hernandez said Solorzano, who is back at his old club Alajuense, was eyeing a return to Australia after stints with Brisbane and Victory.

"He is happy but his contract finishes in December. He liked Australia and his girlfriend is from Brisbane so maybe he will be back," Hernandez said.

Originally published as EXCLUSIVE: Hernandez wants back in