Mourinho eyes new Real challenge

Jose Mourinho believes the task of leading Real Madrid for the next four years represents “the perfect challenge” for the next stage of his coaching career.

The Spanish champions announced yesterday they had agreed a contract extension that will tie Mourinho, who signed an initial four-year deal when he joined the club in 2010, to the Bernabeu until June 2016.

The 49-year-old led Madrid to the Copa del Rey crown in his first season in charge and in the campaign just completed, he guided the club to their first Primera Division title since 2008.