Julio Cesar denies contract release clause

Queens Park Rangers goalkeeper Julio Cesar has denied speculation that he is preparing a return to Serie A this summer.

Cesar has been linked with a move to AC Milan in recent weeks, with QPR struggling to avoid relegation from the Premier League.

The Brazilian international is adamant that his sole focus is on performing for Harry Redknapp's side, denying rumours of a release clause in his contract if the Hoops go down.

"There is no clause in my contract to say that if we go down I am free to look for another club," Football Italia quotes him as saying.

"It is all fake. I just want to focus on surviving without thinking of anything else, much less the transfer market."

The 33-year-old was signed by former QPR boss Mark Hughes on a four-year contract last summer.