Mourinho sets Champions League target for Real Madrid

Jose Mourinho says his target at Real Madrid is to win the Champions League.

The Portuguese was named as Madrid's ninth manager in just six years on Monday, signing a four-year contract as he took over from Manuel Pellegrini, who was sacked last week.

The former Chelsea boss told realmadrid.com: "I won the Champions League during my second years at Porto and Inter. I reached the semi-finals twice with Chelsea."

"I believe it is the top championship, the hardest of all. We know our challenge here is difficult, but we must be calm as we work."

"I don't like to shield myself in the idea that we need a long time in order to work well. I like to take on a challenge without fear and aggressively. This is why my main objective is to win."

"The magnitude of this club doesn't frighten me. It won't be an easy challenge, but I am anxious to take it on. I am very excited to begin working here."

Mourinho also said that he will look to strengthen the Madrid squad ahead of his first season in charge, but has cautioned against the sort of spending sprees that have led the club's squad to be branded as 'galacticos' in recent years.

He said: "With all due respect to the current squad, I would like to bring two or three players who can adapt to my work philosophy."

"I don't want people to feel any pressure. I want them to be calm. I don't want people to go crazy and spend too much money."