Cicinho not going anywhere

Cicinho not going anywhere

Roma right-back Cicinho has denied speculation he is seeking a return to Brazil and insists his wish is to remain in the Italian capital.

Cicinho, who is a reported target of Barcelona, is under contract with the Eternal City giants for a further three seasons.

Reports in the Brazilian media claimed the 29-year-old's priority was to move back to South America.

However, Cicinho said to Corriere dello Sport: "I have never stated to anyone, not even to Roma, any wish to return to Brazil.

"I am very happy at Roma and I am delighted at how my career is going.

"I've been five years in Europe and I have no problems whatsoever.

"At this time my focus is on returning to play with the Roma jersey."

Cicinho joined Roma from Real Madrid two years ago.

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Cicinho to leave Roma

Cicinho to leave Roma

Roma right-back Cicinho insists that while he is flattered by Barcelona's reported interest, he is seeking a return to Brazil.

Speculation is rife that Barca are set to make a 10million euro offer for Cicinho, who is under contract at the Giallorossi until 2012.

However, the 29-year-old claims he has been looking to move back to Brazil since joining Roma two years ago from Real Madrid.

"I came to know about Barcelona's interest through the press," Cicinho told Globoesporte.com. "No official offer has been made to me.

"It's normal that I'm happy that a great club like Barca is interested in me. But my own wish at the moment is to return to Brazil.

"I don't feel happy in Europe and I've been trying to do this for two years, I've also spoken several times to (Sao Paolo president) Juvenal Juvencio, but Roma won't release me."

Cicinho has not ruled out a move to the Nou Camp completely, however.

He added: "As I said I have not been contacted at all by Barcelona and I am continuing working hard and dedicating myself to the maximum in Roma.

"I don't have an agent but a friend who looks after my business. I've not talked to him yet.

"It's obvious that if Barcelona's offer suits everyone it would make me happy also.

"At the moment I'm concentrating on rehabilitation and I'm trying not to listen to all the speculation about me."

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