Barcelona fullback Jordi Alba says he's happy to fight for his place this season.

Alba turned down a move to Inter Milan last month, despite finding himself on the bench this term.

He said, "I don't have to vindicate myself, I've been at the club for many years, I've also gone through moments when I haven't played and I always try to play, to be as good as possible, and now I haven't had those minutes, more on the bench than playing but I try to encourage the group as much as I can, I've been there for many years and the atmosphere is extraordinary.

"When I have to play like yesterday, help the team, I've never complained. If I don't play I don't ask. When I play I don't either. I hope I can play many games, I I get on well, trying to work, trying to make young people better and better."

On Inter Milan, Alba said: "I can tell you that in my thoughts it has always been to be with Barcelona, I see myself qualified to be here for the years that remain on my contract.

"I have shown a lot of commitment to the club, colleagues and in the end the decision is up to the club, they are what they are and there are many interests and I will never get into that issue. My commitment is one hundred percent and that's it. I'd like to tell you more but I'm not going to go into that subject."