Darijo Srna has hinted he is ready to stay loyal to Shakhtar Donetsk, after Barcelona registered interest in the Croatia full-back.
The Blaugrana want to "bring in experienced cover" during the January transfer window, but the player has taken to social media to declare his allegiance to the Ukrainian Premier League side (h/t Goal).
Srna "appeared destined" to be on his way to the Camp Nou, but he posted a photo of himself in club colours on Instagram, with the words: “Follow your heart. Shakhtar forever.”
According to Mundo Deportivo (h/t Goal's Sacha Pisani), Shakhtar manager Paulo Fonseca confirmed Barca's desire to sign the 34-year-old club captain, saying: "I know of the interest.