Florent Malouda ready to leave Chelsea after snub

Chelsea midfielder Florent Malouda has revealed that he will play first-team football next season with a new club.

The 32-year-old was shunned by the West London outfit due to a dispute with the club's hierarchy, resulting in a season with the reserve team.

"I had a problem to sort out with certain people," ESPN quotes Malouda as saying.

"It's done. Now, I'm free. I'm going to be able to play again next season. I've been preparing all season long.

"I've let people speak. I'm patient and very determined. I'll be back next season. I already know where, but I'm not saying anything for the moment."

Malouda, who has been linked with a return to France, will come to the end of his Chelsea contract in June.