The Spaniard played almost his whole career for Spanish clubs like Real Sociedad, Eibar and Real Madrid. He spent several seasons at Liverpool and left Real Madrid in 2014 for Bayern Munich.
He had been linked this summer with a move away to Serie A but decided to stay. The 34-year-old is in an age where the retirement comes closer every day. He told 'Marca' Bayern Munich are likely to be his last club.
"While my mind and body can bear it, I want to keep playing at the elite level", he added. "And that will be with Bayern - I do not think there is another step for me in senior football. I would go to Italy, but there is not time to give myself there".
However, he hasn't decide his future yet. "I'll see what I feel or whether the club sit down with me to discuss continuing or taking another path. I do not know what will happen. Time will tell. I do not burden myself with that. I have the freedom to decide and I do not set deadlines", he stated.