Exclusive: Jasper Cillessen will prioritise Barca despite offers
The Dutch goalkeeper's good performances have not gone unnoticed by Europe's big sides
Jasper Cillessen is happy at Barcelona. He loves the city, he has acclimatised perfectly and he likes the club. He is not having as big a role as he'd like, but his priority is to stay at Barca. The club are happy with his performance and he has proven to be totally reliable when used in place of Marc-Andre ter Stegen. Cillessen has won the two Copa del Rey finals he has started in.
This season he has played 10 games, nine in the Copa, and let in just two goals. That's one every 450 minutes In the Copa final he took another step to get into Barca fans' hearts when he played a long ball that led to Suarez's first goal.
Cillessen and his family are very happy in Barcelona. Jasper is very close to his brother - he's a family guy, and has found stability in the Catalan capital. Despite offers coming in for him including one from a top European side, the Dutchman wants to stay at Barca, Sport has learned.
For the club that's magnificent news. The player has brought a property in the city, showing his intentions.
