Laporta: Marquez staying

Rafael Marquez will not be leaving Barcelona any time soon according to Barcelona's president Joan Laporta. The Mexican is very highly rated by Frank Rijkaard and Milan and Chelsea have both enquired about his availability.

Rafael Marquez is delighted with the confidence shown in him by Barcelona president Joan Laporta.

Laporta has declared the Mexican defender not for sale and Marquez said: "I have worked hard to reach a good level and little by little I am obtaining it.

"To speak with the president gave me more confidence. I was very happy to hear he wanted me to stay with the team. I do not want to leave."