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Santi Cazorla is due to leave Al Sadd with his deal in Qatar expiring come to the end of June. He has played in the World Cup hosts’ nation since leaving Villarreal in 2020.

The former Arsenal midfielder became, for many, one of the few Emirates-era legends at the club. Despite turning 37 in December, Cazorla continued to produce and will finish his deal with 27 goals and 26 assists in 57 matches.

Frankly, that is a ridiculous record, even if it may come for the Stars League winners. Cazorla added the back-to-back titles to a Qatar Cup in 2021 and three further pieces of silverware.

Now though, with his deal ending and no news of a renewal, the Spaniard has said he has no intention to stop. Why would he, considering what he has continued to produce?

"My contract ends this month; I'm waiting to see if they tell me anything. Let's see what options come up. I'm still fine, I want to continue having fun and I want to see what the future holds, until my body says, 'enough is enough'. Currently, I still feel good," he told Cadena SER via Ojogo.

"I don't close doors returning to Spain, I'll see what the future has in store for me. Let's see what I have on the table. I don't rule out anything. I rule out absolutely nothing. I want to continue playing football and being important," he concluded.

He may not rule out the continuation of his playing career but it has felt