Clichy flattered by Catalan link

20 April 2010 17:24
Full-back Gael Clichy insists his future remains at Arsenal despite reports linking him with a summer move to Spanish giants Barcelona.[LNB] The France international has caught the eye at the Emirates Stadium yet again this season, prompting speculation that the Champions League holders are lining up a £10million swoop for his services.[LNB]However Clichy, whose contract expires in 2012, has played down talk of a move to the Camp Nou, while also admitting attracting interest from such a club is always flattering.[LNB]"It is great that these teams like Barcelona and Real Madrid are looking at me," he told the London Evening Standard.[LNB]"They are great teams as everyone knows but all I want to say is that I am focused on the end of the season. I want to win something here. I have two years left on my contract so it is not a question to answer."[LNB]The 24-year-old arrived in England days after his 18th birthday following a 2003 switch to the Gunners from Cannes.[LNB]He added: "I wouldn't say I feel English because some people will be upset with this. But I feel really at home here. [LNB]"Whenever I go home and see my family for two weeks, even if I feel really good there, I have to come back to London."

Source: Team_Talk