Andres Iniesta: I'm not at all worried about my contract renewal

Barcelona captain Andres Iniesta spoke in a press conference at the inauguration of the new 'Cruyff Court' in his hometown of Fuentealbilla. He spoke about the present and also the future -- and even said it would be nice to return in Albacete one day, too. 

Iniesta made it very clear that he's not worried about his contract at Camp Nou, which expires next summer: "I'm not worried about my contract renewal at all because I'm just focused on resting, recharging my batteries and returning for a great season." 

That said, he did add: "At the moment, there's nothing new to what I have said before. I can only say that I am happy at Barça and it's where I want to be. I hope I can be there for a long time because that's something which excites me." 

Asked about the chances of one day returning to his hometown and possibly playing for Albacete, Iniesta said: "Of course it would be nice to play for Alba, but everyone knows that I have always said I would like to retire at Barcelona, where I've been since I was 12." 

On his long-term future, Iniesta, who turns 34 next May, continued: "It's still early to speak about my future becuase I still have years left at the top level."

Next season he will play under another new coach after Barça confirmed earlier this summer that Ernesto Valverde would replace Luis Enrique. 

"I'm convinced that he will fit in perfectly as Barça coach," Iniesta opined. "As players, what we must do is capture what he asks and demands of us out on the pitch. It's a new era with exciting challenges, but also with the same challenges as always, which is to keep winning as many competitions as possible."