Mourinho to stay with Real

Real Madrid manager Jose Mourinho has stated his intention to sign a new contract with the club, effectively ruling him out of several top jobs.

The Portuguese coach had recently been linked with a return to the English Premier League with the vacant Chelsea post touted, along with the England managerial role.

But the 49-year-old, a fan favourite at Chelsea, dispelled reports he was set to link up with owner Roman Abramovich once more as he committed his future to Real Madrid ahead of Saturday’s La Liga clash with Real Betis.

“I am going to sign a new contract with Real Madrid. I would like to have a place in the club’s history,” Mourinho told the Daily Mail.

“Real Madrid and I share a project and we are going to carry on with it. Being part of this team is a fantastic and unforgettable experience for a manager like me.”

“Madrid is one of the biggest clubs in the world and I feel happy here. I feel they trust me here and I feel I have the complete support of the directors and all the fans.”

“I see my future as achieving more things with Real Madrid and better results that lead to us winning trophies.”

Mourinho’s side are on track to break Barcelona’s stranglehold on the Spanish title, holding a 10-point gap at the top of the table.