Spanish star Joaquin has admitted he will look to leave Real Betis this summer.
The winger has been with the Seville-based outfit for the entirety of his career having come through the club's youth ranks.
He has long been regarded as one of the finest talents in the Spanish game but has always remained loyal to Betis despite endless transfer links to clubs both in Spain and Europe.
Real Madrid and Chelsea are both long-term admirers of the 24-year-old but have never been able to prise him from Los Verdiblancos despite big-money offers.
That looks set to change this summer as the player has confirmed he is ready to seek a new challenge following a disappointing season for both himself and Betis, who are struggling at the wrong end of the Primera table.
"Yes, I am open to everything," he stated. "I have spent many years at Betis and it's obvious that I am keen to live new experiences.
"Maybe it's time to change my life a little in terms of the footballing aspect.
"It's possible my time at Betis has come to an end and the club need to sell me to strengthen the team with the money they will get for me.
"It's clear that I'll have to look at all the options because I have been here for five seasons in the first team, during which time I have achieved important things, but, at times, I feel that I need to change objectives to continue growing."
Of late, it is Barcelona and Valencia who have been mentioned in connection with the flying winger, but he insists he would be open to a move abroad with Chelsea strongly tipped to rekindle their interest.
"If I got an opportunity to to see what it's like to play this sport abroad, I would be prepared to take that step and try my luck in another country," he explained.
"I would not be the first or the last to do it."
The winger has been with the Seville-based outfit for the entirety of his career having come through the club's youth ranks.
He has long been regarded as one of the finest talents in the Spanish game but has always remained loyal to Betis despite endless transfer links to clubs both in Spain and Europe.
Real Madrid and Chelsea are both long-term admirers of the 24-year-old but have never been able to prise him from Los Verdiblancos despite big-money offers.
That looks set to change this summer as the player has confirmed he is ready to seek a new challenge following a disappointing season for both himself and Betis, who are struggling at the wrong end of the Primera table.
"Yes, I am open to everything," he stated. "I have spent many years at Betis and it's obvious that I am keen to live new experiences.
"Maybe it's time to change my life a little in terms of the footballing aspect.
"It's possible my time at Betis has come to an end and the club need to sell me to strengthen the team with the money they will get for me.
"It's clear that I'll have to look at all the options because I have been here for five seasons in the first team, during which time I have achieved important things, but, at times, I feel that I need to change objectives to continue growing."
Of late, it is Barcelona and Valencia who have been mentioned in connection with the flying winger, but he insists he would be open to a move abroad with Chelsea strongly tipped to rekindle their interest.
"If I got an opportunity to to see what it's like to play this sport abroad, I would be prepared to take that step and try my luck in another country," he explained.
"I would not be the first or the last to do it."
