Spain left-back Jordi Alba willing to slash wage to stay at Barcelona

Barca have been instructed to lower their wage bill by ‚¬200mn ($214mn) ahead of next season.

This means that the club will have to let go of a number of players and with Alba seeing less and less gametime and not getting any younger, there have been reports that the left-back could be on his way out come the European summer.

The 33-year-old insists, however, that he still has what it takes to perform at the highest level and still a lot to offer the Catalans.

"I feel qualified, I think I'm at a good level," said the Spain international, who is still a regular feature at international level but has seen Alejandro Balde ovetake him in the pecking order at club level.

"It is true that I am not playing every game, but when I go out I try to do my best. And when I'm not playing I try to help all my teammates by supporting them from the bench.

"It's a new facet for me because normally I've been lucky enough to play a lot of minutes. This year not so much, but I also have my minutes and I'm happy with this role. It is important to help my colleagues, to be with them, to advise them, and this is also positive and motivates me.

When asked if he would be willing to reduce his salary to stay in 2023/2024, Alba said: "Yes. It's a club decision and I've always helped when asked. Many lies have been told in the press, but in the end I have always been there, no one can say otherwise.

"There are things that hurt, but you have to know how to live with it. I know my truth and I am very calm. My intention is to help the club and that both parties are happy.

"I feel good, I feel capable and I have the support of the coach and teammates.

"When I go down the street people let me know. I feel good and the day I feel that I am not capable of defending a club like Barcelona, ‹‹I will be the first to leave."