Mourinho almost certain of staying at Inter

MILAN: Jose Mourinho said he was almost certain of staying at Inter Milan next season but has left reported suitors Real Madrid a crumb of hope they might be able to lure him away from the Italian champions.

"It's 99.9 percent (certain) that I'll stay at Inter, but whoever coaches Real next season will be a very lucky man," the former Chelsea and Porto boss told Sky television on Thursday.

"Obviously, Real is Real and there's a little temptation."