McCarthy wants to play against the best European clubs
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Striker Benni McCarthy says he would consider leaving Blackburn for the chance to join a Champions League club.
The 29-year-old won the trophy in 2004 with Porto, who were managed by Jose Mourinho, and has hinted at a reunion with his former boss at Chelsea.
McCarthy told The Sun: "If a club like Chelsea comes looking for you, you must seriously consider the opportunity.
"A chance to go to Chelsea - or any other Champions League team in England or Spain - would be hard to turn down."
McCarthy joined Blackburn on a four-year contract from Porto last summer for £2.5m and the South African feels he has already repaid Rovers by scoring 23 goals this season.
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If Mourinho were to sign me again, it would be because he knows exactly what he's getting
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"Blackburn gave me my chance and, even though it was not a big transfer fee, I trust that I have already paid them back with my commitment and goals," McCarthy said.
"But I miss Champions League football, it means everything for any player with ambitions.
"If I end up being sold by Blackburn and they make a good profit, fantastic."
Before moving to Ewood Park last summer, McCarthy had been linked with moves to Everton, Aston Villa, Middlesbrough and West Ham.
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But the striker again hinted where his ambitions lie: "It would be a big challenge to win a regular start in a club like Chelsea.
"Mourinho has coached me. We won things together and he really knows me inside out.
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