Barcelona centre-back Gerard Pique has dismissed rumours of leaving the club, suggested that he would be happy to remain at Camp Nou for the rest of his career.

The 27-year-old Spaniard has insists that he wants to see out his career at the Catalan side despite being found himself on the bench on a number of occasions this season.

“I love this club for its history, its style of play and its connection to Catalunya,” Goal quotes Pique as saying.

“I love it here. I am at the best club in the world right now. I have no intention of leaving now or later. I’ve just signed a new contract and I want to retire a Blaugrana, just like [Carles] Puyol did.

“You never know what the future holds, but right now, I love this city, I love the people in the club, and most importantly, I love the institution. I don’t see myself leaving.”

Pique has made 270 appearances – won the La Liga title four times and the Champions League twice since joining the club from Manchester United in 2008.