Arsenal's Cole rules out Real Madrid switch

Arsenal left-back Ashley Cole says he wants to sign a new contract with the club.

The England international has also dismissed speculation of a potential move to Real Madrid, especially after being targeted for appalling abuse in last November's friendly in the Spanish capital.

"After what happened, I would have to think twice before going to play in Spain," revealed Cole.

"You always want to improve your game and they have a great league in Spain, but it does put you off when you hear things like that."

He told the Evening Standard: "I don't want to move, this is definitely the club for me. I love the place."

"To be honest, I am really just concentrating on this season and winning the league again. I want that so badly."

"As for the contract, what I want is to be paid on my ability and what I've achieved. I am not being greedy, I want to make that clear."

"I have been here all of my career and they paid no money for me. Talks are going well at the moment. David Dein [Arsenal's vice-chairman] was on holiday but he is back now and they will resume. I am hopeful it will all be resolved."