In an interview to be published in the journal Footballers Life, FC Barcelona striker Bojan Krkic cleared up some of the issues that have been surrounding him and his career recently.

Finding first-team chances at Barcelona limited due to the arrival of Zlatan Ibrahimovic and the good form of Pedro Rodriguez, Bojan was asked if he had found it hard sitting on the bench. “At some point I felt frustrated about not playing, but I never lost the strength. Guardiola says I have to keep learning and I always try to make things difficult (for him).”

The 19 year old went on to explain how he felt he could play alongside star striker Ibrahimovic: “I play with Ibrahimovic. He’s a very different kind of player to me, but we can complement each other perfectly.” He also confirmed that the thought of leaving the Camp Nou had “never crossed my mind” stating “I am very happy at Barca and I want to spend many years here.”

Asked about the future he said “I do not speak of stagnation but of learning. I see I have to wake up in many ways and it helps me grow,” he also affirmed that he sees more success ahead for the club due to the team’s “talent and strength.”