Real Madrid goal-keeper Jerzy Dudek has heaped praise on Jose Mourinho as well as outgoing captain Raul.

The former Liverpool keeper signed a new deal with Real recently and was delighted with his continued stay at the Bernabeu.

In comments reported by the club's official side, Dudek said: "It's fantastic for me to be given the chance to extend my contract with such a great club. I am very motivated and I will have to fight hard to earn a spot on the team.

"I will give everything I've got. I am anxious to help."

Coach Mourinho has now firmly taking over the reins at Real and Dudek gave some insights into the Portuguese's training methods.

"Mourinho likes to work with the ball in short but intense games. We have a good coach, who also happens to be a good person off the pitch, but he is very serious on the pitch.

"We all want to do more and we've been working hard since day one. We can learn a considerable amount from Mourinho."

Finally, Dudek had words of admiration for club legend Raul who completed his move to Bundesliga club Schalke on Wednesday after 16 years at Real Madrid.

"Raul is a legend. He's made history at the club and it's been a real pleasure for me to play with him. Despite my experience I found myself learning from him since the first day I arrived.

"He sets a great example for all youngsters and he is a great captain both on and off the pitch."

Schalke coach Felix Magath will be hoping the veteran striker has the same effect on his players as he seems to have had on the team in Madrid.