The Brazilian international has a June 2016 expiring contract with the 2012 Copa del Rey winners and has been linked with a move away from the Catalan club in the summer transfer window.
Pep Guardiola’s first year in charge of Barcelona saw him renovating the Camp Nou dressing room. While La Masia academy graduates were ushered into first team affairs, the Catalan manager spent magnanimously to make http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Dani-Alves-c9869 part of his new regime.
After a period of four glorious years that saw silverware of all shapes and sizes added to the Camp Nou trophy cabinet, Guardiola vacated his managerial hot seat in favour of assistant Tito Vilanova.
As the 41-year-old head coach’s time with La Blaugrana have come to an end, it has been reported in the Spanish media circles that Alves is set to follow him out the exit door.
The Brazilian international has come under scrutiny after having his demands of an improved contract turned down and subsequently has been linked with a move away from the club.
Manchester City and Anzhi Makhachkala are vocal admirers while Paris Saint Germain can also join the running for his signature.
Reflecting on the situation, Alves dismissed transfer speculation regarding his future and claimed that he has no ambition of leaving the club. He added that he is happy with http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Barcelona-c38604 and wants to see out his contract that ends in 2016.
"I have a contract until 2016 and I intend to fulfil it," the Canarinha regular said while talking to Globoesporte respondents. "I'm happy in Barcelona. A lot of things get said but they are only rumours."
The former Sevilla player also took out time to talk about his ambitions with Brazilian national team, voicing his desire to be a part of the squad that represents the country in London 2012 Olympic Games.
"I'm working hard to achieve my goal and make myself available to Mano," he revealed.
"Injuries happen, but what counts is the work I've done before with the Selecao and http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Mano-c23341 knows this, so I am calm.”
"I'm now beginning a phase of physiotherapy and I'll be fully recovered by early July.”
"Mano's responsibility is to choose the best available to represent http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Brazil-c2858 in London and I hope that I have the opportunity to realise my dream."
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