Pepe Reina has revealed that he would like to rejoin Barcelona if the chance arose but admits that the Catalan club are not actively looking to sign a goalkeeper at the moment.
The 26-year-old custodian rose through the ranks at Camp Nou before leaving to join Villarreal in 2002 after making just 30 appearances for the Blaugrana.
With Barcelona preparing for the Champions League final and with two domestic trophies already secured, Reina admitted that any player would like to be a part of that.
“Every footballer would be delighted to play for Barca,” he is quoted as saying by Sport.
“Regarding the fact that I know the club pretty well, it would please me, but I am a Liverpool player and feel great there.
"Besides, Barcelona are not after a new keeper. Barca have a great keeper in Victor Valdes, who has achieved a top season and hugely contributed to their Champions League campaign.”
Reina still believes that he has a challenge to overcome at Anfield after the club had a superb season only to be held off by Manchester United in the title race.
“This year we did fight until the end of the Premier League season, but at the end of the day we could not win it," he added.
"We claimed the most points in our history, 86, but still finished second. The team have progressed.”
The 26-year-old custodian rose through the ranks at Camp Nou before leaving to join Villarreal in 2002 after making just 30 appearances for the Blaugrana.
With Barcelona preparing for the Champions League final and with two domestic trophies already secured, Reina admitted that any player would like to be a part of that.
“Every footballer would be delighted to play for Barca,” he is quoted as saying by Sport.
“Regarding the fact that I know the club pretty well, it would please me, but I am a Liverpool player and feel great there.
"Besides, Barcelona are not after a new keeper. Barca have a great keeper in Victor Valdes, who has achieved a top season and hugely contributed to their Champions League campaign.”
Reina still believes that he has a challenge to overcome at Anfield after the club had a superb season only to be held off by Manchester United in the title race.
“This year we did fight until the end of the Premier League season, but at the end of the day we could not win it," he added.
"We claimed the most points in our history, 86, but still finished second. The team have progressed.”
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