Pirlo: I don't regret Chelsea snub

AC Milan schemer Andrea Pirlo insists he has no regrets about snubbing a move to Chelsea in favour of staying with the Serie A giants.

The Blues wanted to secure the Italy international as part of their new-look line-up following the arrival of Rossoneri boss Carlo Ancelotti.

Although Chelsea's bid fell sort of Milan's asking price, Pirlo, who has 64 caps for his country, was tempted to join the Stamford Bridge outfit.

However, after deciding to stay he has backed his decision and now hopes to see out his career with the Italian giants and hopefully extend his deal.

"Do I regret not following Ancelotti to Chelsea? When you make a decision, it is necessary to see it through," he told Le Gazzetta dello Sport. "At first, I wanted to join Ancelotti, it was strange not to see him in the locker room. But then you get used to the situation.

"Leonardo is going well and we are with him. There's no nostalgia.

"Could I close my career at AC Milan? I hope so. I have a contract until 2011 and I hope to stay beyond this deadline."