Brazilian defender Dani Alves says that he hopes to leave a lasting legacy at Barcelona in what is likely to be his final season at the club.
Alves, 31, has been an ever-present in the Catalan outfit's lineup since signing from Sevilla in 2008 and has been a crucial component of the club's success over recent seasons.
Though he was heavily expected to leave the Camp Nou in the summer, Alves has been a regular starter under new coach Luis Enrique and hopes that he has left a benchmark for future Brazilians to follow.
"My wish this year is to have a great year with Barca. I'd like to leave with the feeling that I've given everything for this club to continue to be great and continue to write pages of history," he told La Vanguardia (translated by Inside Spanish Football).
"And also, to make sure that the next Brazilian who comes here will have to do a bit more to surpass me. Historically, Brazilians haven't lasted a very long time in Barcelona. I follow the footsteps of Sylvinho, who was here for many years.
"I never think on the long term. Because of that, the short-term plan is to fulfil my contract here. I can't say that I will end my career in Barcelona. Hopefully. But I only live in the present.
"The challenge now is to make Barca competitive again. What we want now is that people will love Barca again.
"I'm a survivor because I know the demand that is here and I know the level you have to be at to play here. I always give myself challenges and continuing in Barcelona is my personal challenge. We've had marvellous years here and I wouldn't want people to say that I leave when things got tough."
Despite his successful spell at Barcelona, Alves' defensive attributes have been the subject of criticism over the last two seasons.
However, the Brazilian insists that his doubters only make him stronger and he points out that he has been a key figure in helping Lionel Messi to surpass 400 career goals.
"I always say that a lot of people hate me, but I want all of it. I like it when people criticise me; it makes me motivated to get better. I'm very happy with my decision to stay.
"Do you know what makes me happy these days? Football has no memory, journalism has no memory, but if you look back to see what has been published before, you see that I'm the one with most assists to Messi. That's history.
"In Messi's 400th goal, the cross was mine. In Barca's first Club World Cup, Leo's decisive goal was from my cross. I'm accumulating things. People don't think about it, but it's like my personal album.
"When we retire, they'll say: 'Who has been the greatest in football? Messi. And who gave him the passes? Dani.' My name will be there, it will annoy more than one person, but it will be there."
Alves also praised the impact of Luis Enrique -- whose style has helped fire Barcelona to the top of La Liga without conceding a single goal in seven league games -- and suggested that the Catalan club are on the verge of a new era of success.
"I think Luis Enrique is even a bit tougher than Guardiola when it comes to training. That's what makes the team work, makes it have coordinated movements. That's how you achieve success. Players in Barca are great, but we need someone who shows the way and tells us where to go.
"I have the feeling that we're making a new Barca. I believe a lot in work, in dedication, in being well-prepared. And we have the best people for that. I live the season with tremendous excitement because of the way things are being done."