Saul Niguez insists he wants to end his career at Atletico Madrid.
The Spain midfielder was linked with a move to La Liga rivals Barcelona in the summer but remained at the Wanda Metropolitano as the club held on to its top stars, such as Antoine Griezmann.
Saul, who is still just 23, signed a nine-year deal back in 2017 and has made it clear that he plans to honour it.
When asked on Radio Nacional Espana if he planned to spend his entire career at Atletico, Saul answered: 'That's why I signed a long-term contract.
'That's my intention, to be at Atletico Madrid all my life, but in the world of football you never know.
'For me, yes [I want to retire at Atletico], but maybe I have a bad couple of years and then they grow to not love me anymore.'
Atletico have made a positive start to the season and sit just one point off the top of La Liga, behind Real Madrid and Barcelona.
Apart from sitting on the bench for the comfortable 3-0 win over newly-promoted Huesca, Saul has played every minute of the season so far.
He has 12 international caps for Spain, and will be looking to add to those after he was selected by Luis Enrique for the upcoming Nations League clashes with England and Croatia.
Rabuti
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Barcelona need him, buying players out of la liga doesn’t work, we need those with la liga experience
I know Gomez was a flop but la liga players stand a better chance with the high demand of Barca
bluespidey1067
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loyalty level:master
Elsa98
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Let him stay and retire at atletico, he'll become a legend after a few more years.
CityMan
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Well most football players leave top flight by 34 years old so good luck to him!
Wemcklnsz
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I want to honour my contract who first of all wanted u at Barca?we have better players dnt come and be bench warmer
king-salamie234
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Saul isn't the type we need
king-salamie234
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I don't know what Barça are going to do with this guy
Noucilorsz
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Who is Saul?
shigosteel007
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It's a rumour, barcelona don't even go for him.
Marchleno107
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Barca doesn't need Saul cuz we have enough midfielders
LeoCRSubham
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Barcelona need him, buying players out of la liga doesn’t work, we need those with la liga experience
just like Andre Gomez
Jozzee
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Saul is a great player🔥, but if he wants to stay at Altetico Madrid, then fine. It won't give Barca a heartache😏
nakeidbfbfosishsbdnd
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go to hell and die
Go home child.
Antireal
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go to hell and die
Rabuti
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Barcelona need him, buying players out of la liga doesn’t work, we need those with la liga experience
Futbolista
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Saul has to be the most underrated player! He has done sooo much for Atleti! Remember how he destroyed Bayern’s defenders and scored in the Champions League a few years ago? He has won with Atleti and has done so much for them. Plus he is still a young one, so keep growing and doing amazing things, Saul! ¡Bien echo!
Simbkprtyz
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midf??4r what?? i don't undstnd what about with Barcelone, alwys running on midfiel!!they must focus on one good stricker to replc suarz,a cntr back and one left bck. &of crs sack th poor valv as coach
GlennM
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Thank you Saul. Better u stay at Atletico Better Barca buy Ruben Neves with that amount of money.
Jattfanmessida
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Do Barça play with 11 midfielders.Make one of them Goalie.I don't understand why they desperately chasing midfielders,Long list Pogba,Rabiot,Saul,Two from Ajax many more i don't remember.We need two Fullbacks,one striker only.. when Valverde give time to La masia talent..
WasimRaz
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Perfectly decided.....
visbcdlpr
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Great decision
MessiTheLegend10
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A great player. But Barcas midfield is overcrowded. Otherwise i would love to have him in Barca. He should get his reward for loyality
Atletico de Madrid
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Atleti players are very loyal for their club that’s what makes all the fans proud being an Atleti Fan. Saul I’ve a Respect for your decision. #AupAtleti