England captain David Beckham today intimated he is happy to stay at Manchester United following prolonged speculation linking him with a move away from Old Trafford.
Real Madrid were forced to issue a five-point statement last week denying they had made an approach for the United midfielder, while his club's chief executive Peter Kenyon claimed the newly-crowned Premiership champions had no intention of selling him.
And the 28-year-old told the Manchester Evening Newstoday: "My feelings for Manchester United, the club itself, the players, the fans and the back room staff, are as strong as ever.
"There's been lots of stuff in the media about me and my future, but I can honestly say that there has been no contact between either me or my adviser, with Real Madrid, or any other club.
"I know Peter Kenyon and the manager are saying they want me to stay, and that's good enough for me. My affection for the club has never changed from the day I signed for United."