Brazilian forward Fred frustrated some Brazilian soccer clubs which wanted to bring him back home by saying on Tuesday that he intended to stay with his French club Lyon. It was reported that Brazilian clubs Cruzeiro, Fluminense and Flamengo were all interested in signing Fred in 2009.

Olympique Lyon's Fred Chaves (L) challenges Alou Diarra (R) of Bordeaux during their French League 1 soccer match at the Gerland stadium in Lyon Nov. 16, 2008

"At the moment, I plan to stay with Lyon until June. However, Iam sure that I will discuss my future with other teams when that day comes," Fred said.

Fred came back to Brazil to celebrate Christmas with his family. Upon his return to Belo Horizonte, he showed interest in returning to Brazil to play.

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