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Koke hints at Atletico Madrid stay

Spanish midfielder Koke hints that he could retire at Atletico Madrid, despite both Barcelona and Manchester City said to be desperate to sign him.

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.

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Atletico Madrid's Koke celebrates with team mate David Villa after scoring the opening goal against Barcelona during their Champions League quarter final match on April 9, 2014
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