Carvalho wants out of European champions Porto

Porto defender Ricardo Carvalho, outstanding during Portugal's Euro 2004 campaign, wants to leave the European club champions.

"My goal is to leave, either this season or the next," he told the Correio da Manha daily.

"I know there are clubs interested in me and there are good opportunities to leave, but FC Porto has the last word," he added.

"I feel really welcome at FC Porto, but it is natural to always want more and better things. It would be important for my career to try new things."

Porto have already rejected one offer from Real Madrid for the 26-year-old.

Porto have lost their coach and two players since beating Monaco 3-0 in the Champions League final on May 26.

Coach Jose Mourinho and right back Paulo Ferreira have gone to Chelsea while midfield star Deco has signed for Barcelona.

Mourinho is reportedly also keen on taking Porto midfielder Costinha to London.