Spanish striker Fernando Llorente will be staying at Athletic Bilbao in January after coach Marcelo Bielsa said recently he is going nowhere.
The 27-year-old, who has scored 82 times in 245 games for Bilbao, helped the club reach the UEFA Europa League final in May, scoring against Manchester United and Schalke along the way.
However, he vowed to leave in the summer and has also indicated that he will be departing when his contract expires in the summer.
Bielsa though has warned admirers of his, including Juventus, Liverpool and Arsenal not to bother with getting him on a cheaper deal at the start of next year.
Out in the cold at Bilbao
The Argentine coach said: "Llorente is an important player in this club and we need his presence this season.
"The club have decided that he follows with us until June, and that is good for the squad."
Llorente (pictured) made his debut in January 2005 for the club after coming through the youth academy at Los Leones.
He scored 17 times in La Liga last season in 32 appearances, but has only started one game all season, as Bielsa has left him out of the squad on a regular basis.
He has lost his place in the Spanish international setup under Vicente del Bosque, and suffered abuse from fans at the San Mames Stadium.
Llorente's time with Athletic Bilbao is running out but for the time being, it looks like he will be staying in La Liga.
By Simon Wright - Follow me on Twitter @Siwri88
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