Chelsea Transfer News: Mourinho To Make Final Decision After Talking With Real Madrid President Florentino Perez at the End of the Season

May 18, 2013 05:11 AM EDT

Jose Mourinho refused to be drawn out on speculation over his exit and his impending move back to Chelsea, saying he would reveal all after discussing his future with Real Madrid president Florentino Perez at the end of the season.

Mourinho has been heavily tipped to join Chelsea in the summer, with the Portuguese reportedly already agreeing terms over a move according to widespread reports.

Real suffered the ignominy of a season without a single major trophy after they crashed 2-1 to Atletico Madrid in the Copa Del Rey final Friday.

Speaking to reporters after the game, Mourinho insisted his future would be decided only after Real's final two La Liga games, while admitting there was nothing special about speculation linking him to Chelsea or the likes of Carlo Ancelotti reportedly being lined up to replace him at the Bernabeu.

"There are two matches to play, we respect the league and the teams who have something to play for," Mourinho said. "The San Sebastian match could be important for the Champions League. The Osasuna match could be important for the relegation fight and so we have to play seriously.

"I have a contract for three more years, I have not yet sat down to talk with the president. It seems normal to me that other coaches are being spoken about.

"There's also talk that I'm going to Chelsea or another team. I promise to be honest and the day that I sit down to talk with the president the club will make official what is going to happen."

Mourinho reserved special praise for Atletico goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois, who is on a season-long loan deal from Chelsea.

"He is a fantastic goalkeeper, with great potential and a great future at Chelsea," Mourinho added. "He deserves merit and played very well, but was lucky with the three that hit the woodwork."

Mourinho has also been linked with the vacant manager's position at Manchester City, while Paris Saint Germain is another possibility.

However, the likeliest destination remains Chelsea and it looks like it is just a matter of time before the move is officially announced.

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