Yoann Gourcuff will decide whether to return to Milan or not based upon who the manager is next season according to the Italian Press.

The highly rated 22-year-old is currently on loan at Bordeaux, where he has not only established himself as a France international, but as a world-class player, too.

His displays for the Girondins have seen him plunder seven crucial goals and take home nine man of the match awards - inspiring the French outfit to the top of Ligue 1.

Bordeaux have an option to buy Gourcuff for a prearranged fee of £15m on May 31, but the talented midfielder is considering the pros and cons of returning to Italy.

Gourcuff had a difficult relationship with Milan Coach Carlo Ancelotti and is reportedly reluctant to move back as long as he remains coach.

The former Rennes youngster made just 15 Serie A appearances in his last season with Milan, most of which came as a substitute.

Milan's directors are said to be very pleased with Gourcuff's success in France and would welcome his return.

However, he remains a back up in the eyes of Ancelotti and would only enter his plans if Kaka were sold this summer.