Real Madrid goalkeeper and captain Iker Casillas wants to see out the remaining two years of his contract at the Santiago Bernabeu, according to reports.
Madrid-based daily Marca says the keeper is keen to stay in the Spanish capital despite his sometimes strained relationship with the fans. The latest incident involved the shot stopper making a gesture towards a group of Madridistas following the side’s 2-2 draw with Valencia at the weekend – a result that effectively saw Los Blancos’ bid to win the title come to an end.
According to the paper, despite his up and down relationship with the fans, Casillas believes it is only a small minority who want him out of the side, and that goes back to his falling out with former boss Jose Mourinho.
Casillas signed a nine-year deal back in 2008 – a contract that still has two years to run after this season.
The World Cup winner has been linked with a move away this summer, with FA Cup holders Arsenal seen as a possible destination. The 33-year-old’s rival for the national jersey, David de Gea has been identified by Florentino Perez as the long-term successor to Casillas and is said to be waiting to see what will happen this summer before committed to a new deal with Manchester United.
