Barcelona midfielder Andres Iniesta insists he wants to see out his career with the Catalan giants.
Iniesta has been at Barca since joining their youth team 13 years ago but he has recently been linked with a move to bitter rivals Real Madrid.
However, the 24-year-old claims a move to the Bernabeu is the last thing on his mind.
"I can't tell them not to talk about me," he said. "But, God willing, I will retire at Barca, that's my desire.
"Everyone is where they want to be, and what I want is to stay here."
Another player reportedly heading for the Nou Camp exit is goalkeeper Victor Valdes.
The 27-year-old's contract expires in the summer of 2010 but negotiations with the club over an extension have been at a standstill for several months and Iniesta hopes things will be resolved soon.
"All I can say about this is that I would like Victor to be with us a very long time and I think that is his desire as well as the club's," said the Spain international.
"As his team-mate and friend I can only want the best for him and I hope that this matter is sorted as soon as possible."
Iniesta had to pull out of Spain's World Cup qualifying double-header against Turkey after sustaining a thigh injury during his club's 6-0 Primera Liga defeat of Malaga.
However, the Euro 2008 winner is hopeful he can take some part in Barca's match against Valladolid.
"I'm feeling better and let's hope I can be there next Saturday," he said. "I hope to be 100% as soon as possible."
However, the 24-year-old claims a move to the Bernabeu is the last thing on his mind.
"I can't tell them not to talk about me," he said. "But, God willing, I will retire at Barca, that's my desire.
"Everyone is where they want to be, and what I want is to stay here."
Another player reportedly heading for the Nou Camp exit is goalkeeper Victor Valdes.
The 27-year-old's contract expires in the summer of 2010 but negotiations with the club over an extension have been at a standstill for several months and Iniesta hopes things will be resolved soon.
"All I can say about this is that I would like Victor to be with us a very long time and I think that is his desire as well as the club's," said the Spain international.
"As his team-mate and friend I can only want the best for him and I hope that this matter is sorted as soon as possible."
Iniesta had to pull out of Spain's World Cup qualifying double-header against Turkey after sustaining a thigh injury during his club's 6-0 Primera Liga defeat of Malaga.
However, the Euro 2008 winner is hopeful he can take some part in Barca's match against Valladolid.
"I'm feeling better and let's hope I can be there next Saturday," he said. "I hope to be 100% as soon as possible."
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