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Liverpool midfielder Lucas Leiva wants a return to former club Gremio this summer.

The Brazilian is assessing his future options after completing 10 years at Anfield, racking up almost 350 appearances since arriving from Gremio for £5million in July 2007.

The 30-year-old has been regularly touted with leaving Liverpool in recent seasons only to remain a key member of the first-team squad.

Lucas could have returned to Gremio in January but wanted to reach a decade of service with the Reds, for which he was given a special award following the final game of the season against Middlesbrough.

Now, in an interview with Brazil's Radio Atlantica, he has expressed his desire to return to his old team – provided certain conditions are met.

“There was an offer from Gremio in January but I wanted to complete 10 years at Liverpool,” he said.

“Now in the window we had a conversation, but nothing official. I do not hide my desire to return to Gremio, but there are several factors.”

It is believed Liverpool will allow Lucas to depart this summer should the deal suit both the player and the club.

Lucas was poised to leave last year only to be persuaded by Jurgen Klopp to stay, and went on to make 31 appearances in all competitions and scored a rare goal in the 1-0 FA Cup win at Plymouth Argyle in January.

Turkish side Besiktas and newly-promoted Brighton are all reportedly interested in signing Lucas, but it appears the Brazilian is intent on a return to his homeland.