Kaka plans Madrid stay

Real Madrid playmaker Kaka insists he will not leave the club after a heart-to-heart meeting with coach Jose Mourinho.

The 29-year-old has been linked with a departure from the Spanish capital following two injury-plagued campaigns after his move in 2009 from AC Milan but he said Mourinho had convinced him that he will enjoy a bright future at the Santiago Bernabeu.

Kaka was reportedly wanted by both his former club, and rivals Inter, but the Brazilian has once again made it clear there he has no intention of leaving.

“I always said I wanted to stay and I want to play for Real Madrid and convince,” he is quoted as saying by Marca.

“My friends have always helped me, the technical staff, the club. I always knew there would be much speculation, but I spoke to the club and with the coach and he was tranquil.”

“I do not want to leave and the coach told me he wants me here for next season and the club told me there is no need to sell me.”

The former Milan ace hopes it is third time lucky next season, as he looks to help Madrid overcome rivals Barcelona.

“It will be very special for me because after two difficult seasons it can be a very good term,” he said.

“I hope to enjoy playing for Madrid, Mourinho has asked me this – that I enjoy it and play with confidence.”

Kaka featured for Real Madrid as they beat Philadelphia Union 2-1 in the third match of their tour of the USA, with Jose Callejon and Mesut Ozil scoring the goals.