NAC Breda chief Graeme Rutjes is confident of re-signing Chelsea striker Stipe Perica on-loan.

Rutjes had intimated a move was unlikely last week.

But he now says: "Stipe must now work with Jose Mourinho and then it's wait and see what Chelsea decide.

"I am hopeful that Stipe can still come to Breda and then we will be ready for the new season."

Perica was a revelation for NAC last season, scoring six goals in 25 games.

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