Luis Suárez 'wants to retire at Barcelona' as contract talks go on | OneFootball

Luis Suárez has revealed that his dream is to retire at Barcelona.

The 32-year-old is nearing the twilight of his storied career but with a contract that runs until 2021, has spoken for the first time about how he wishes to sign another longer-term deal at Camp Nou

Quizzed by Sport on whether he would like to retire at Barca, Suárez said: “Yes. Obviously few ever get to believe that is possible, but I think it’s the desire of any player.

“To finish at the best club in the world would be the greatest thing. But that will be difficult as very few have achieved it before.”

With 16 goals already this season the Uruguayan still has plenty to offer Ernesto Valverde’s side but has been through his ups and downs in Spain.

Suárez though, has been around the block long enough to know that criticism comes with the job.

“Criticism is constantly the order of the day.

“And more so here in Barcelona ​​with the expectations being so high.

“You know what it is. Everyone knows that the requirement is to deliver every three days. I go one game without a goal and that’s it. You already have doubters. You have to live with that all the time.

“The criticism does not hurt me though because I know how old I am, I know what I have achieved. The criticism of the journalists or of other people does not hurt.

“I know what I have to do in Barcelona and I know the pressure that comes with playing here. I’m used to it and I’ve always tried to respond in the best way.”

Suárez is in line to start when Barça take on Valencia this Saturday.