Salomon Kalou has admitted that he would like to extend his contract with Chelsea.
The Ivorian's current deal is due to expire in the summer, meaning that he would be entitled to move to another club on a free transfer.
However, the 26-year-old is hoping that he will be offered fresh terms by interim manager Roberto Di Matteo.
"[Di Matteo] has opened up the group again," Kalou told L'Equipe. "I will be a free agent in June and I thought I would never play for Chelsea again.
"I thought the former coach would force me the same way as Alex and Anelka, two players who brought a lot to the club but had to leave.
"Now, I hope to prolong my contract."
Kalou joined the Blues in 2006 from Feyenoord.
