Javier Pastore has revealed that he expects to remain with Palermo for a few more years.
Midfielder plans long stay in Sicily
Javier Pastore has revealed that he expects to remain with Palermo for a few more years because it is the perfect place to continue his development.
The Argentina midfielder is regarded as one of the most exciting young talents in the world game and has been linked with a number of Europe's top clubs.
The likes of Barcelona, Real Madrid and Manchester City have all been credited with an interest but Palermo would like him to stay for as long as possible.
Pastore never came close to leaving in January but voiced his exasperation over the club's €100million valuation.
He nevertheless respects the decision not to sell and is looking forward to continuing the next stage of his career in Sicily.
"It's not yet time to talk about my transfer. We will see later. Now I'm happy to stay in Palermo," the 21-year-old told
Corriere dello Sport.
Ready
"This is the ideal place to complete my growth. One day I'll be ready for the biggest clubs, but now I'm happy where I am.
"I have a contract with Palermo until 2015. If an important offer does arrive and president (Maurizio) Zamparini decides to talk about it with me, the situation could change, but now I think I still have a few years in Palermo.
"When I leave, I will go to a team where I can play. Going now to Barcelona or Real Madrid would mean to stay on the bench if not in the stands.
"I can do a transfer like that when I'm 28, when I'll be ready."
