Jose Mourinho has ended speculation over his future at Real Madrid by penning a new contract today. Mourinho has signed a new contract with Real Madrid which ties him to the club until 2016, the Primera Division champions have announced.

The 49-year-old Portuguese penned an initial four-year deal when he took over at Madrid in May 2010.

Mourinho 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.

A statement on the Madrid website read: "Real Madrid and Jose Mourinho have reached an agreement to extend the coach's contract with the club until June 30, 2016."