Portsmouth defender Nadir Belhadj has revealed that he turned down the opportunity to sign for Barcelona during the January transfer window.Strange decision: Nadir Belhadj turned down Barcelona. The Algerian international arrived at Fratton Park on loan at the start of the season, and was contacted about a move to the Nou Camp last month.However, he instead opted to complete a permanent deal at Fratton Park in the hope of playing first team football on a more regular basis.'Barcelona? My agent was contacted during the winter transfer window,' the 26-year-old told Aujourd'hui Sport. 'They wanted to prepare for the departure of Sylvinho and (Eric) Abidal was injured.'It was very attractive, but I want to play. I don't want to experience a substitute situation again. I suffered at Lyon. 'It made me mad when Fabio Grosso was not good, but remained in the starting XI. I could do my best, but that didn't change anything.' Down and out: We're heading for relegation fears Portsmouth defender DistinHATCHET MAN: Adams' family is falling apart as Pompey head for the ChampionshipHey big spenders - Sportsmail's guide to what your team's squad costs
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