Tuesday 25th August 2009
Sneijder hoping for Madrid stay
Real Madrid midfielder Wesley Sneijder is hopeful he will still be at the Bernabeu when the transfer window closes next week.
The 25-year-old will struggle for a place in the starting line-up this season following Real's summer spending spree, and was reported to be on his way to Serie A champions Inter Milan.
But Sneijder appears to have turned his back on Italy, and has instead reiterated his intention to fight for a place under Real coach Manuel Pellegrini.
"I still think Real Madrid are the best club in the world to play for, even if perhaps they want to sell me," the Holland international told Sportweek.nl.
"I won't leave the club unless I'm asked to. If I'm still here on September 1, they can't sell me and then I know I'll be a part of the coach's plans."
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