Real Madrid GM Valdano: Why should I resign?

Real Madrid GM Jorge Valdano insists he has no reason to resign, despite the dismissal of coach Manuel Pellegrini.

Pellegrini, a personal bet by Valdano, was dismissed yesterday, so paving the way for Jose Mourinho to be installed as new Real coach.

"Resigning has not even crossed my mind because I know what my responsibilities within the club are and frankly I do not think my place has been damaged. I know what my relationship is with the entity of the Board and the President," said Valdano.

"This is a frustration that hurts us all and that somehow weakens us all. But I must say that I am not disappointed by Pellegrini, quite the contrary. I thought he was a great professional. Sometimes circumstances work against you."

The Argentine added: "Meanwhile, I feel authorized to say that we want Mourinho and Mourinho will be part of Madrid next season because that is his intention and he has already expressed this."