Guti would leave Real for an English club

Real Madrid midfielder Guti says he would prefer a move to an English club if he leaves the Primera Liga side.

"I am keen to start a new chapter in my life. I have always said that if I leave Real I would love to play in England. The Premier League would be ideal," Guti told sports daily Marca on Friday.

The 28-year-old made 18 starts for Real last season but, after the arrival of coach Vanderlei Luxemburgo in December and Denmark midfielder Thomas Gravesen in the January transfer window, he spent more time on the bench.

Since the end of the season Guti has made little secret of his unhappiness at being reduced to the role of substitute, behind the higher profile players at the club.

"The club know it is my wish to leave and they know we have to find a solution that is good for both parties, whether inside or outside the club," Guti added.

"All I want is to play more. If I have to stay I will do it without problems, but I think the time has come to move on to progress."

Guti, who has a contract with Real till 2008, is not alone in being unsettled at the club. Portuguese winger Luis Figo has also expressed his unhappiness at being relegated to the substitute's bench.

Real finished second in the table, four points behind fierce rivals Barcelona.