Jose Antonio Reyes has muddied the waters in regards to his future by stating that he is happy at Arsenal but would like to join Real Madrid.
The 22-year-old stated on the Gunners' official website that he is "very happy" at the London club.
But he then told Spanish paper As that he is "not looking for another club", but "I have always said that Madrid is one of my biggest targets. Everyone knows it.
"Clubs are looking for me but the only way that any team, including Madrid, can sign me is by speaking to Arsenal."
So he doesn't want to leave but he would like to. It must take him two hours to get dressed in the morning with that level of decisiveness
Reyes' future at Arsenal has been in serious doubt since he fell victim to a practical joke at the start of 2005.
In a gaffe that would have done nothing to endear him to the Gunners faithful he told a Spanish radio presenter - who Reyes thought was Real's sporting director Emilio Butragueno - that he was keen on a move to the Bernabeu.
The Spain international then went on to pen a new six-year contract at Highbury but recently he was again quoted as saying he wants a return to Spain.
However, in a rather blatant attempt at damage limitation, he says he will not be unhappy if he stays at Arsenal.
"I am very grateful to Arsenal for the faith they have put in me," Reyes told As on Tuesday.
The dictionary defines faith as 'a belief that does not rest on logical proof or material evidence'. So that's sorted then.
He continued: "I don't have any problem with the club. There are Spaniards in the team and that makes everything easier.
"The way of life is a different matter. There are many things I miss about Spain, not just the food and the weather.
"But I am happy and I will carry on training. If I have to stay with Arsenal, I will do so happily.
"Not every player has the chance to play for a club like this, with players of this quality. I have left everything in the hands of my agent."
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