AC Milan midfielder Clarence Seedorf was taken by surprise when Ajax president John Jaakke asked the Dutch international to return to the side where he made his name.
Speaking to Voetbal International, the 31-year-old recalled, "At first I thought it was a joke, and it took me by surprise.
"Then I replied, 'You never know', whereupon in a serious tone he asked if we should talk about it."
Jaakke added, "Clarence said that things could go well in the future.
"I certainly do not expect him to come to Ajax in the short term, but I did not want to pass up the opportunity to let him know that he's more than welcome to join us."
Seedorf cut his first team teeth with the Amsterdam club way back in 1992-93, and although he left Dutch football in 1995, he still has positive views of Ajax.
"My contract at Milan runs until 2011 and I'm still satisfied here," continued Seedorf.
"But I think it's good that Ajax want me back, because it means they have good memories of me - these are mutual.
"But I'm an AC Milan man now and I'm happy about that."
Seedorf is currently with the rest of the rossoneri squad in Dubai on a winter training break.
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