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Argentinian national team striker Javier Saviola has not received an offer to extend his contract, which will end this summer, so he spoke about other career options.
"Everyone knows what the situation is, and for me, the most important thing is to take care of my future," the Argentine said at a press conference on Friday. "I have good offers, but out of respect for the club, I will not reveal any names of clubs or countries until I leave Barcelona."
Earlier this season, Barcelona sports director Txiki Begiristain announced that the club intends to offer the 25-year-old footballer an extension to his contract, which expires this June.
"On one hand, coach Frank Rijkaard expressed his support for me, but on the other hand, nobody told me anything, so I have to consider other career options," Saviola said.
Saviola moved to Barcelona in 2001, leaving River Plate for 28 million US dollars. The Argentine lost his place in the starting lineup in 2003 when Frank Rijkaard took over as coach.
In 2004, he was loaned to Monaco, and last season he spent with Sevilla. Before this season, the Argentine returned to Barcelona and refused to leave for another club, stating that he intended to fight for a place in the starting lineup.
Although his chances of appearing on the field were significantly reduced for the Spanish club in the summer when Icelandic national team striker Eidur Gudjohnsen was acquired, injuries to strikers Lionel Messi and Samuel Eto'o allowed Saviola to secure an important substitute role.
The diminutive Argentine contributed seven goals to Barcelona's journey to the King's Cup semi-final, and he scored five more in the Spanish championship.
