Pepe hopes for Real extension: 'My goal is to retire here'

Defender Pepe is hoping his next contract with Real Madrid will be his last.

The Portuguese international expressed his desire to sign a new deal with Los Blancos, insisting he is not concerned at the lack of negotiations as his current contract nears its conclusion at the end of the season.

"I am calm. I want to help Madrid, the club I love," he told Antenna 3, as translated by ESPNFC. "I am at peace.

"I hope the club call me first to resolve this (contract) situation. I am calm, people in the club know that this is my home. I have already said that I expect to be with Madrid until the last second.

"My goal is to retire here."

The 33-year-old has been a staple at Real Madrid since joining the club from FC Porto in 2007.

During his tenure, Pepe has helped the club win two Champions League titles, as well as a pair of La Liga crowns.