“I'd like to play there. Soccer is growing in the US and I would like to be a part of that. I played there last summer against the Major League Soccer All-Stars and I saw that it is definitely improving," the 30-year-old Ukrainian striker told Sports Illustrated.com

Sheva was brought to Stamford Bridge for a £ 30 million record fee but he failed to reproduce his terrific form under the Milan shirt.

“It wasn't a great season but it hasn't been the worst," added the Ukrainian striker.

“I scored 14 goals and made 11 or 12 assists. It’s not a bad season. I know people wanted 30 goals a season but the reality is that it can't happen every season.