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• Founded:1902
• Manager:Jose Mourinho

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Metzelder eyeing Real stay

10 May 2009 - 15:38:10

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Real Madrid's Germany international central defender Christoph Metzelder says he would like to stay at the Bernabeu next season.

The 28-year-old has found first-team opportunities limited since he joined the Spanish giants in the summer of 2007, but has featured in recent weeks due to the lengthy ban handed out to Pepe.

Metzelder told the club's official website: "I want to continue at this club because it's the best in the world and for a player it makes you proud to wear this shirt.

"It's the club's decision and we shall see what happens this summer."

Metzelder has made just 18 starts for Real to date, having moved to Spain from Borussia Dortmund just under two years ago.