Real Madrid playmaker Rafael Van der Vaart has said that he wants to leave the Bernabeu and join English Premiership giants Chelsea. The former Hamburg and Ajax Amsterdam star has found opportunities limited at Real Madrid ever since Juande Ramos took over as manager, and feels that lack of club football could affect his selection chances for the 2010 World Cup.
Van der Vaart is said to prefer a move to Chelsea, who are currently coached by Dutch legend Guus Hiddink.
26 year old Van der Vaart has started in only 10 games for Real Madrid this season.
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