Gremio striker Everton Soares is staying grounded over frenzied local speculation of an offer from Manchester City.

The forward unfollowed his club on Instagram last week, fuelling speculation he is seeking a move away.

But he told Globo Esporte: “The subject from the whole week was just a misunderstanding that has already been resolved. I want to give many joys to the Gremistas. I have four more years of contract and I intend to fulfil it.

“It is the dream of any athlete to play in Europe at a high level. I have to contain this anxiety, because the club that I defend are Gremio. I have to focus totally here. As long as I have nothing concrete, my total focus is here and this is where I have to dedicate myself to the maximum.

“We know that arriving at the beginning of the season, you arrive physically well and have a whole preseason to get together. The language is different, you have this difficulty more. I hope it's the best for me and for Gremio the day a concrete proposal comes up and the clubs get it right."