Koke hints at Atletico Madrid stay

Atletico Madrid midfielder Koke has hinted that he would be prepared to spend the remainder of his career at the Vicente Calderon.

The 22-year-old has been with Atletico since 2000 – progressing through the youth ranks before making his first-team bow in 2009.

Over the last couple of seasons, Koke's form has made him one of the most in-demand midfielders in Europe, but the Spaniard has hinted that he will reject interest to remain with Atletico.

"I am very calm, I keep calm. I am a very normal person, a quiet person. I try to proceed in a very normal way. I keep on being a normal player. I work hard every day and try to improve," he told UEFA.com.

"Every day I try to be a better person and a better player. I've been at the club since I was a boy, the club has always been a part of my life since I was six. So I am a club man and I fight for that as well."

Barcelona and Manchester City are said to be leading the race for the Spanish international.