The http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Mali-c2951 international has expressed his desire to hang his boots while playing for the Catalan giants.
http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Barcelona-c38604’s Seydou Keita has voiced his intention to stay at his current club until he decides to call time on his career.
Amidst several reports and a number of rumours, Keita’s latest statement comes as a surprise. However, the player is convinced that Nou Camp is the place where he would want his career to end.
The midfielder has been an important player at the Spanish giants and has managed to impress audiences all over the world through his stellar performances.
In terms of displays, the African player has always managed to prove his worth for his side and his presence in the midfield is fairly significant. Nonetheless, the former Lens player has dropped lower in the pecking order, given the competition he faces
in finding a regular spot in the line-up.
Hence, considering the situation, the player was constantly linked to a move away from the Catalan capital throughout the recently passed season.
There was a great deal of speculation suggesting that the player would join English Premier League outfit, http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Liverpool-c39809, in the January transfer window. Although the move did not take shape, the rumours did not fade away at all, as the midfielder continued
to be attached with a move to http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/England-c749.
As the season neared its conclusion, many had already claimed that the Mali international would no longer represent La Blaugrana as he had attracted interest from several clubs across Europe.
Progress in the season saw La Liga outfit Malaga and Serie A giants AC Milan line-up a bid to acquire Keita’s services.
However, recent developments have seen the player deny all such reports as he has stressed on his will to extend his stay at the Nou Camp.
While talking to reporters, the 32-year-old was quoted as saying:
"I am yet to speak with the club to sort out my future. But I want to continue; this is my desire. I would like to retire at Barcelona, so I hope that can be the case.”
"We must talk and see what they offer and what they want. But my family is happy in Barcelona."
http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Seydou-Keita-c33177’s current contract with Barcelona binds him to the club until 2014.
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