Olympique Lyon midfielder Houssem Aouar admits he's always been a Barcelona fan.

Barca are keeping tabs on Aouar's progress this season - as are eternal rivals Real Madrid.

However, the youngster admits he's long admired the Blaugrana: "I feasted on the FC Barcelona of Pep Guardiola and Spain who won everything. It's this type of team that made me excited. I keep watching videos and matches even though I have less time for that since I am now involved in it."

Aouar continued: "Where will I be in ten years? Maybe at my peak, if everything goes well. In terms of club, I do not know where I will evolve, but I hope that I have full experience in my job."