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Alonso’s father hints at Serie A return for Chelsea full-back but admits future call rests with Blues

Marcos Alonso enjoyed an “awesome” time in Italy and may be tempted to return to Serie A at some stage, says the Chelsea defender’s father.

The Spain international left-back spent three years with Fiorentina between 2013 and 2016, taking in 85 appearances.

Chelsea moved to bring the former Bolton man back to English football and have him tied to a contract through to the summer of 2023.

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Questions have, however, been asked of the 29-year-old’s future at Stamford Bridge as he battles for minutes with Emerson and both men have seen moves to Serie A mooted, having previously caught the eye on an Italian stage.