Reina denies Barcelona speculation

Reina denies Barcelona speculation

Published Jun. 4, 2013 1:00 a.m. ET

Pepe Reina has denied speculation he will return to Barcelona and has confirmed he would be open to extending his Liverpool contract.

Widespread reports have claimed that Reina is a target for Barcelona, when current No.1 Victor Valdes leaves the Spanish champions next summer.

However, Reina has stressed that he is happy at Anfield and has dismissed talk of a return to his first club as "only rumors".

"I have my own contract with Liverpool for three more years," said Reina. "Nothing has changed.

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"If so, we want to make it bigger and my future is with Liverpool.

"Right now, about Barca, there are only rumors and only people talking about possibilities. There are no facts. I cannot talk further on that."

Valdes is expected to leave Barcelona in 2014 when his contract expires and Reina respects his fellow Spain international's position.

Reina added: "Victor has said he will not move from Barcelona and wants to fulfil his contract, and that must be respected."

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