Aaron Ramsey admits he would 'love' to return to Cardiff City one day, but says his immediate future remains undecided.
The current Wales captain has become the subject of speculation in recent weeks, amid ongoing uncertainty around his situation at French side Nice.
The 32-year-old is, as things stand, out of contract this summer, although there has been some suggestion he has done enough to trigger another year on his current deal. However, there hasn't yet been any confirmation of such an arrangement, with Ramsey himself clearly left uncertain over what the future holds.
Talk of a sensational homecoming to the Bluebirds has seemingly gathered momentum in the last few weeks, and so far the possibility is yet to be dismissed.
Ramsey seemed to add further fuel to the fire when taking questions from pupils from Trinity Fields School in Ystrad Mynach, where he was on hand to open a new sports facility in partnership with the Cruyff Foundation.
Asked directly if he would come back to Cardiff, he said: "One day, I'd love to go back there, but who knows when that time might be.
"We'll see."
Elaborating in front of the media later in the afternoon, he added: "They gave me an opportunity as a young boy and to go on and to become a professional. I'll be forever grateful for that and what they've done for me in my career.
"Maybe one day I'll go back and it'll mean a lot.
"I've always said that one day I'd love to go back there. I think there are a few things that need sorting out over the next few weeks, but the most important thing for me is to enjoy my time with family, and make the most important decision for us.
"I think there are three or four weeks now to enjoy and put the feet up. It's been a long season with the World Cup and everything sandwiched in between."
When asked directly if a move to the capital could happen this summer, he simply replied: "Who knows?"
One factor that could well prove decisive is the input of Ramsey's family, with the former Arsenal star already stating that any move would likely have to receive their seal of approval.
"The most important thing is my family and whatever decision we make going forward will be a family decision," he added.
"I'm excited. I still have enough football left in me and there's a lot still to play for, internationally and club-wise and that gives me a lot of incentive to keep performing at the highest level I possibly can."
It's been a busy week for the midfielder, who completed the Three Peaks challenge for charity this week following a disappointing international break with Wales that brought two defeats out of two.
His work with the Cruyff Foundation and the opening of a new football court at Trinity Fields, a school designed for children with extra needs, was just the latest event in a busy schedule.
In reference to the opening of the new facility, Ramsey added: “Facilities like these give kids the opportunity to dream big and having access to a great place to play is the vital starting point for anyone’s football journey.
"It’s great to see the work that Caerphilly County Borough Council and the Johan Cruyff Foundation are doing to provide sporting facilities for young people. I am really grateful to be here today to open the pitch in my hometown and support Trinity Fields School through the Aaron Ramsey Foundation."
