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British bookmakers William Hill firmly believe Jose Mourinho will remain in charge at the Santiago Bernabeu for another season. He's 1.67 to still be Los Blancos' boss on the first day of the Premier League season in August.

"Jose himself has hinted he wishes to stay where he is and for all the controversy he stirred up during the semi against Barca it is difficult to see where he could go and still progress his career next season - unless, of course, Sir Alex Ferguson suddenly quit," said William Hill's spokesman Graham Sharpe.

The 'Special One' has coached six teams in the course of his eleven year managerial career but has never departed after a single season. His position at the Spanish giants has been strengthened by delivering the Copa del Rey which is the first trophy in five years under two terms with President Florentino Perez.

Mourinho signed a four-year deal at the club last summer after winning the Champions League with Inter. His failure to eliminate Barcelona in Europe and his running battle with UEFA have angered some of the Real Madrid hierarchy but he remains popular with the fans and players.

Although he has spoken about returning to coach in England he has also pointed out that his teams have always performed better during his second season in charge. Both Porto and Inter won the Champions League during Mourinho's second full term at the helm.

Source: Goal.com