The Frenchman has rarely been at his best since moving to Nou Camp from Arsenal last summer, and he has often had to settle for a place on the substitutes' bench.

He has been linked with a return to the Premier League but insists he will not be going anywhere in the near future.

"As for my future, no, I do not want to leave," he told Le Parisien.

"I still have three years to run on my contract here and I will still be here next year."

Meanwhile, widespread reports suggest that Josep Guardiola is to be named as Barcelona's new manager.

Frank Rijkaard's position has come under scrutiny after a disappointing season which has yielded no silverware for Barcelona.

The Dutchman has vowed not to walk away but club directors are understood to have elected Guardiola at a meeting over the weekend.

Guardiola spent 11 years as a player at Barcelona and has been in charge of the club's B team for the last 12 months.

The former Spain international has yet to comment on the story but his appointment is expected to be confirmed by the end of the week.