Soriano happy with Benfica link

Jonathan Soriano believes he will not receive a contract extension at Barcelona, and has described a move to Benfica as a ‘good solution’.

The former Espanyol forward is out of contract at the end of the 2011/12 season and considers there to be little chance of an extension.

Soriano, 26 has failed to make a La Liga appearance for Barca since joining in 2009, despite 57 goals in 81 appearances for the club’s B team.

“So far, I have not been contacted by Barcelona’s board about renewing,” Soriano told O Jogo.

“(Barca coach) Pep Guardiola has not spoken with me about it either, so I know I will not make it to the first team. As such, I am ready to go to another club.”

Benfica have reportedly already entered into talks about signing the striker and Soriano said a move to the Lisbon-based Liga Sagres club – where former Barca B team-mate Nolito plays – appealed to him.

“It is true that I have spoken with Nolito about Benfica,” Soriano said. “He keeps informing me of everything.”

“I do not hide that it would be a good solution for my career. But it is still too soon and nothing is defined.”

“I have several clubs interested, with Benfica being one of them. Right now, I am at Barca and I will continue to help my club achieve their goals.”