The 28-year-old continues to be linked with a switch to the Nou Camp, and did little to play down such talk at a promotional event at the Circuit de Catalunya in Montmelo yesterday.

He said: "What is true today is that I have four years left on my contract with Valencia.

"However, once the league is finished I will meet with my president. We will look at the options out there and discuss our wishes.

"Have my desires have changed from last year? I keep that to myself, but the president of Valencia will be the first to know."

Reports in Spain last month suggested a verbal agreement had already been reached for the player's summer transfer to the Catalan club.