Real Madrid head coach Carlo Ancelotti has ruled out a possible departure for goalkeeper Iker Casillas, the Metro have reported.
The Spanish shot stopper has endured a tough year or so, having his form for both club and country put into question.
And the recent newspaper reports putting his future in some doubt, it had alerted both Liverpool and Arsenal, who had both previously expressed an interest in the 33 year-olds services.
However in a swift turn of events, Carlo Ancelotti has revealed that Casillas will remain at the Bernabeu for the long haul, having made his debut for Madrid over a decade ago, winning several domestic and European honours with his club, and World and European Championships on the international stage.
‘The matter is closed,’ said the Italian.
‘His future is here, it is part of the history of this club and in a few years, when he retires as a football player, Iker will come to this forum along with other great champions at the club to talk about all the European Cups he has won with this shirt.’
by Ben Reardon
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