The midfield maestro is yet to sign an extension to
his current contract, but rejected reports of friction
with management, and reiterated his desire to
retire at Camp Nou
Barcelona midfielder Andres Iniesta has spoken out
about the uncertainty surrounding his future, insisting
that negotiations for a new contract are going
according to plan.
The club are keen to offer him a renewal on his terms ,
but reports suggested that the 29-year-old was
reluctant to sign a new deal, with his current contract
expiring in 2015, and Paris Saint-Germain said to be
monitoring the situation.
However, Iniesta has rubbished such claims by restating
his desire to end his playing career at Barca, explaining
that a new agreement was in the interest of all parties.
“There is nothing strange or any war going on between
Barca and Iniesta. The club wants me here and I want
to stay here,” he said at a press conference.
“I have said many times that my aim is to retire here
and the club wants the same. We all want to reach an
agreement.”
Iniesta also rejected any suggestion that the delay in
negotiations was because of financial considerations,
instead asserting his desire to better himself as a
footballer during the seasons ahead at Camp Nou.
“This has nothing to do with money or whether I am
the second, third, fourth or fifth best paid player,” he
continued. “What motivates me is knowing that I have
some good years ahead in which I can keep improving
and growing as a player.”
The midfielder has appeared as a substitute for four of
Barca’s competitive games this season, but despite
some disappointment at his reduced playing time, he
remains supportive of coach Gerardo Martino’s rotation
policy.
“The most important thing is that we are all getting to
play a role and feel useful,” he said. “Nobody likes
being dropped, but it happens to us all.
“You have to take things as they come. The coach has to
make his decisions and the first thing on his mind is the
decision which benefits the team.”
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