New York Red Bulls Offer Rafael Marquez Barcelona Alternative - Report

The American outfit hope to attract the Barca star, who is reportedly unsettled by the length of time it is taking him to secure his future in Spain...

Rafael Marquez- Barcelona (Mexsport)
Barcelona face competition to keep Rafael Marquez at the club after it was revealed that New York Red Bulls are ready to offer him a contract in January.

The Mexican international's current deal at Camp Nou runs out at the end of the season and the MLS giants are keen to add his experience to their ranks for the new season.

Marquez has always insisted that his first choice would be to stay at Barcelona, but if the Catalan club continue to drag their heels he could well be tempted to move across the Pond.

Barca have already seen several stars, such as Victor Valdes, Carles Puyol, Andres Iniesta and Eric Abidal pen new agreements, and hope to add the central defender to that list.

But as negotiations drag on, other clubs have started to show an interest, and La Vanguardia believe that Marquez knows what he could earn should he choose the Red Bulls.

The 30-year-old joined Barcelona in 2003 after spending four years in France with Monaco. He has been key to the club's success in the past six seasons.

Lucas Brown, Goal.com
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