Fabian Schär said he’s ready to leave Basel and “couldn’t say no to top clubs like Inter, Milan and Juventus.”
The 22-year-old Swiss defender will be out of contract in June 2015 and appears to have no intention of renewing his deal.
“Basel are open to negotiations, but at this moment I have decided that I want to concentrate on my performances,” Schär told Blick.
“I went through a difficult period and it wasn’t the right time to discuss my renewal. I don’t want to be worrying about that now.
“My dream remains to have an experience abroad. I’ve always said that if the opportunity presented itself, I would take it, obviously in agreement with Basel.
“I need a team with important prospects. I’d like the Bundesliga, Premier League or top Italian clubs like Inter, Milan and Juventus. I couldn’t say no.
“I want to hear all my options and consider them carefully. There was some contact in the summer, but nothing serious.”