Everton Soares insists he is happy to stay at Gremio amid reports linking him with a move to Manchester City.
The Brazilian forward has been the subject of transfer speculation from Pep Guardiola’s side in recent weeks after an impressive start to the season.
Everton intensified the rumours last week when he sparked controversy by unfollowing Gremio on Instagram, an action which he and the club later played down.
However, that hasn’t silenced the rumours, and speaking at a press conference Everton admitted while he does dream of a move to Europe his focus is solely on success with his current side.
“The subject from the whole week was just a misunderstanding that has already been resolved. I want to give many joys to the Gremistas. I have four more years of contract and I intend to fulfil it,” said Everton via Globo Esporte.
“It is the dream of any athlete to play in Europe at a high level. I have to contain this anxiety, because the club that I defend are Grêmio. I have to focus totally here. As long as I have nothing concrete, my total focus is here and this is where I have to dedicate myself to the maximum.
“We know that arriving at the beginning of the season, you arrive physically well and have a whole preseason to get together. The language is different, you have this difficulty more. I hope it’s the best for me and for Grêmio the day a concrete proposal comes up and the clubs get it right.”