Pepe Reina has moved to commit his future to Premier League club Liverpool having been linked with a return to Spanish giants Barcelona recently.
The 26-year-old goalkeeper graduated from La Blaugrana's youth team to make 30 first-team appearances between 2000 and 2002 before being sold to Villarreal.
It has been speculated that the 6ft 2in shot-stopper is after a return to the Nou Camp as last Tuesday he was quoted by Sport as saying, "Every footballer would be delighted to play for Barca. Regarding the fact that I know the club pretty well, it would please me."
However, the 13-time capped Spain international insists he is only focused on helping the Reds win their first English championship since 1990.
"My future is here, with Liverpool," Reina told Setanta.
"Obviously, transfer speculations are part of the game, especially at this period of the year, but I am not after a move to Spain, as my dream is to win the league with this football club."
The Madrid-born 'keeper also stated that he does not have a clue whether manager Rafa Benitez is planning to bring any big name signings to Anfield this summer.
"Do we need to strengthen our squad? It is not up to the players, but to the coach," Reina continued.
"Rafa Benitez is a top manager and he perfectly knows his squad. As far as the squad is concerned, we have no idea if he plans to make signings or not."
Liverpool have been linked with a host of Reina's team-mates at international level, including Valencia trio David Villa, David Silva and Raul Albiol, as well as Almeria's Alvaro Negredo.
The 26-year-old goalkeeper graduated from La Blaugrana's youth team to make 30 first-team appearances between 2000 and 2002 before being sold to Villarreal.
It has been speculated that the 6ft 2in shot-stopper is after a return to the Nou Camp as last Tuesday he was quoted by Sport as saying, "Every footballer would be delighted to play for Barca. Regarding the fact that I know the club pretty well, it would please me."
However, the 13-time capped Spain international insists he is only focused on helping the Reds win their first English championship since 1990.
"My future is here, with Liverpool," Reina told Setanta.
"Obviously, transfer speculations are part of the game, especially at this period of the year, but I am not after a move to Spain, as my dream is to win the league with this football club."
The Madrid-born 'keeper also stated that he does not have a clue whether manager Rafa Benitez is planning to bring any big name signings to Anfield this summer.
"Do we need to strengthen our squad? It is not up to the players, but to the coach," Reina continued.
"Rafa Benitez is a top manager and he perfectly knows his squad. As far as the squad is concerned, we have no idea if he plans to make signings or not."
Liverpool have been linked with a host of Reina's team-mates at international level, including Valencia trio David Villa, David Silva and Raul Albiol, as well as Almeria's Alvaro Negredo.
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