Real Madrids Iker Casillas signs extension through 2011
Iker Casillas outlined his intention to finish his career at Real Madrid after signing a contract extension on Wednesday that ties him to the Bernabeu until 2011.
Iker Casillas outlined his intention to finish his career at Real Madrid after signing a contract extension on Wednesday that ties him to the Bernabeu until 2011.
The Spanish goalkeeper's previous deal was due to expire in June 2006 and he had been linked with a move to Manchester United or Barcelona.
But the 24-year-old was happy to commit his future to Madrid and hopes to build on his record of two Primera Liga crowns and two Champions League titles.
"For a couple of months I have been saying my wish is to remain here," Casillas told www.realmadrid.com. "I have never thought of any other club. I want to thank Madrid and give back titles, success and hard work, the same support they have given me. I want to be here for a long, long time."
"I haven't listened to any other offers. I grew up in Madrid and I want to die in Madrid in a sporting sense. 'I'll be here until I'm 30. Let's hope in 2010 we can renew until 2016 or 2017."