Tuesday 24 January 2017 08:54, UK
Ivan Rakitic says he would love to see out his career at Barcelona, while he has denied reports which claimed he rejected a contract proposal from the club.
The Croatia international has been a key first-team player for Barca since joining them from Sevilla in 2014, although he has been linked with Manchester City and Juventus in the British and European press in recent months.
However, Rakitic has his heart set on staying at the Nou Camp and says his representative is in the process of extending his stay at the La Liga champions.
Speaking to Mundo Deportivo, he said: "My dream is to stay here forever. The [club] president and my representative Arturo Canales are in talks to reach the best thing for both [parties]."
Rakitic also rejected reports which claimed he had turned down an initial contract proposal from Barca.
The 28-year-old added: "I have not been able to reject any offer because we are talking. I trust that I will stay - I trust in the president and in my representative Arturo Canales, who are in talks."
Rakitic has played 133 games for Barcelona, scoring 20 times.
