Roma's Samuel: I'd prefer Barcelona over Real Madrid

AS Roma defender Walter Samuel has hinted that he'd like to join Barcelona.

The Argentine has been a long-term target for Real Madrid and confirmed yesterday that he was thinking of quitting Roma after talks over a new contract stalled last month.

"Barça? (Juan Roman) Riquelme speaks very well of the club and the city," said Samuel.

"It would fill me up with pride that such a great club was interested in me."