He made the comments off the back of good news for the lender.

On Friday, Barclays reported stronger than expected third quarter results thanks to a return to profit for the banks consumer businesses.

There's been speculation over Staley's future.

Barclays disclosed in February that British regulators had launched an investigation into Staley's past connections to the convicted sex offender, Jeffrey Epstein.

That probe is yet to conclude.

Staley has said he regrets having had any relationship with Epstein, but he told reporters in a call on Friday, I think will be here for another couple of years.

Barclays is the first major British bank to publish third quarter earnings.

Analysts and investors are watching results for any signs of a wave of bad loans due to the global slowdown.

The bank reported profit before tax of $1.4 billion almost double analyst forecasts.

It shares jumped following its results and were up a Muchas 8% in morning trade.

Barclays booked £608 million in provisions for bad loans and other charges, down 63% from the previous quarter.

But it added that it was considering further cost cutting measures, which could result in more charges.

Staley said Thies could include reductions in office space and other such overheads.

Barclays, British rivals all report their earnings next week.