talkSPORT<\/em>, Barton, who is entering the final year of his contract, spoke of his love for the club and local area but did concede that he may have to look elsewhere in 12 months time to get ensure he receives a long enough deal.<\/p>\nBarton said: “I don’t want to go, but that’s football. The clubs are the ones with the power and we’re just employees. If the football club wants a change of direction then the players are moved on or pushed out.<\/p>\n
“I started negotiating with them in January and I decided I would like a bit of longevity and stability. At 28, it’s an important contract for me. My partner is pregnant with our first child and I said I need a bit of stability and to stay in the area for four or five years.<\/p>\n
“You don’t want to uproot your kids at that young age, and I was after that. Money was never an issue, I wanted to stay, but we never reached a compromise.<\/p>\n
“I believe in my ability and if Newcastle don’t think I’ll play past 29 then more fool them and I’ll go and ply my trade elsewhere.<\/p>\n
“I\u2019ll carry on doing my best for Newcastle this season and I\u2019d love to win a trophy. Every player who\u2019s played for Newcastle wants to do that because the fans are second to none and it\u2019s such a passionate place.\u201d<\/p>\n
Barton seems likely to leave Tyneside next summer but believes he will play the up-coming season for Newcastle.<\/p>\n
He added: “I’d be very surprised if I leave this summer. I’ve had a few phone calls about interest and would I go here, or do that. That\u2019s the nature of the game.<\/p>\n
“I don\u2019t want to leave. My family is settled and I Iove living in Newcastle. I\u2019ve got a great working relationship with everyone at the club. I love being there and I’ve got no ambition to leave.<\/p>\n
\u201cIf someone comes in and offers Champions League football – even I\u2019d signed a five or six year contract at Newcastle – I\u2019d have to consider it. But that\u2019s not the case at the minute.<\/p>\n
\u201cSo unless someone can offer me the opportunity to play at the next level, and that\u2019s the Champions League, I won\u2019t be leaving the club.\u201d<\/p>\n
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