Silva agent admits Barcelona contact

Asked about the rumours linking Valencia left winger and Spanish international David Silva (22) with Barcelona (read more here), Julio Llorente - who represents the player together with Amadeo Rangel - has admitted the interest to journalists after meeting Valencia sports director Azkargorta this afternoon:

"I can confirm that Barcelona is amongst the clubs that have contacted us to know more about the situation of the player. But they are certainly not the only ones.

Of course every player wants to improve his situation but Valencia is also a big club with whom Silva has a contract and he'll defend their colours as long as the club wishes. He is happy here and he showed that, so there shouldn't be too much speculation on his future."

Valencia sports director Xabier Azkagorta said that the club plans to hold talks about Silva's future with his agents: "Juan Villalonga has said it and I repeat it. The new project will essentially be based upon David Villa and David Silva."

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