Inter Milan's troubled Brazilian striker Adriano was due to leave Italy late Sunday to return to his home country a week ahead of the Serie A winter break, dpa reported.
It is uncertain whether the 26-year-old will return to Milan when the Italian champions resume training on January 2, nine days before the Serie A resumes with the 18th round of games.
Inter said the striker has not been fielded lately due to an injury, but Adriano has had a bad relationship with new coach Jose Mourinho, who this season often sidelined him on disciplinary grounds and fielded him only six times.