Hamburg defender Guy Demel: I have told my agent to find me a club in England

Guy Demel – Hamburger SV (Bongarts/Getty Images)

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Hamburg defender Guy Demel is keen to secure a return to the Premier League this summer, with a number of sides keen of signing the defender, according to club general manager Frank Arnesen.

The Ivorian, who spent a year at Arsenal as a youngster but never made a first-team appearance, played 21 times for Hamburg last season but the believes he is ready to return to England.

“My wish is to go back to England and I would like to play in the Premier League,” Demel told skysports.com.

“I have instructed my agent Willie McKay to find me a club in England and I know he is speaking to some interested clubs.

“I used to play at Arsenal but that was a long time ago and I am ready to go back.

“I am more experienced now and my desire is to return to England.”

The 30-year-old’s is reportedly available on a free transfer and has admitted he sees England as the place for him to get the next challenge in his career.

“I have played six years at Hamburg and had a good time there but I feel the time is right for a new challenge,” he continued.

“Every player would like the opportunity to play in the Premier League where every weekend you play against top players and top teams and this is what I want.

“A lot of my Ivory Coast team-mates tell me how good it is play in the Premier League and it would be nice to play alongside them or against them.”