Mourinho wants Xabi Alonso to pen Real Madrid extension

Real Madrid coach Jose Mourinho wants the contract of Xabi Alonso extended for a further two years, according to a report in Marca.

The 30-year-old midfielder joined the Spanish champion from Premier League side Liverpool in 2009, initially signing a five-year contract that ends in 2014.

Currently, there have been no formal negotiations between the two parties, although Mourinho, who himself extended his contract until 2016, wants Alonso to do the same, as the Portuguese boss views the Spain international as a key element in his project.

Nuri Sahin was signed initially as Alonso's replacement but the Madrid coach wants the Turkey international to continue learning alongside the Spanish veteran.

The report also states that no time frame has been decided to resolve the issue, although Los Blancos are eager to tie down the midfielder.

Real Madrid ended the 2011-12 Primera Division campaign as champion, nine points ahead of Barcelona.

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