El Mundo Deportivo today reported (Mexican) media attention on the contract negotiations going on between defender Rafael Marquez and FC Barcelona, even when they were covering the opening of the Solidarity Center and Foundation Club, established in Tonala and El Salto, for marginalized communities in Jalisco State, Mexico.

In reply, the Mexican-born player said, “I am entirely willing to settle the matter of my renewal. My idea is to finish my career at Barca,” he added in his remarks, reflecting that of the club’s.

Barcelona president, Joan Laporta, who headed the club delegation to the country meanwhile proclaimed, “We are awaiting the renewal and I am confident that before the year end, we can clarify (solve) this situation and Rafa will play many more years at Barca”.