Source: Telegraph
Inter Milan defender Maicon wants to join Jose Mourinho at Real Madrid
The highly-rated 28-year-old has been heavily linked with a move to the Spanish capital in the wake of Mourinho's switch from Inter to the Bernabeu. [LNB]Manchester City are also believed to be be interested in the Brazil full-back, but Maicon has his sights set on a move to Madrid. [LNB]Manchester United v Barcelona: Pep Guardiola the heir to Jose MourinhoHe told Spanish daily AS: "What I want is to play at Madrid and for me it would be an honour to be able to do that because I've already said it would be a great opportunity in my career. [LNB]"With Manchester City I have nothing (agreed), I can assure."[LNB]Given the choice between the two clubs, he added: "I'm going to say it very clearly so there are no misunderstandings. I want to play at Madrid, I don't want to go to Manchester City. [LNB]"Moreover, I repeat that I have nothing (agreed) with the English club."[LNB]Regarding Mourinho, who led Inter to Serie A, Coppa Italia and Champions League glory in 2009/10, Maicon said: "Mourinho is a great coach and I don't think anybody can dispute that. [LNB]"I have a great relationship with him and for me it would be nice to be able to play under him again. [LNB]"We have won many things things together and I hope to be able to repeat that. He's one of the best coaches that I've come across in my life."[LNB]However, while speculation persists about where he will be playing his club football next season, Maicon's thoughts are now focused on the upcoming World Cup. [LNB]"My priority right now is Brazil and to go into the World Cup in the best form possible," he said. "Hopefully we will have a great tournament and we can finish it as champions. [LNB]"But I will say that it makes me proud that a club like Real Madrid are interested in signing me. It's something very important and it fills me with hope but, I repeat, my priority now is Brazil." [LNB]
