Kaka is determined to bounce back from the 'most difficult season of his career' and make an impact at Real.
Brazilian reiterates desire to stay at Bernabeu
Kaka is determined to bounce back from the 'most difficult season of his career' and make an impact at Real Madrid.
The Brazil playmaker enjoyed a promising debut season at the Bernabeu after joining Real from AC Milan in 2009.
However, the 29-year-old was forced to undergo surgery on a long-standing knee injury following the 2010 World Cup, and only returned to action in January.
Struggle
Kaka has struggled for fitness over the closing months of the season, but he is determined to turn things around next term.
The 29-year-old told Spanish newspaper
AS: "On a personal level, it was the most difficult season of my career.
"For the team it was OK, we won the Copa del Rey against Barcelona, reached the semi-finals of the Champions League and came second in the league.
"But that is not enough for a club such as Madrid.
"For me personally it was very difficult.
"I had the injury, returned in January, but in March stopped again. I managed to play the last two months but it was hard."
Kaka has been linked with a Premier League move this summer, with Chelsea and Manchester City thought to be chasing his signature.
Inter Milan have also been linked with the Brazilian, but he insists he wants to prove his worth at Real and repay the faith shown in him by coach Jose Mourinho.
"When you have an operation, the worst bit is the psychological part," he added.
"And I can say Mourinho and his coaching staff did a lot in that regard.
Honest
"It has been said Mourinho does not want me in Madrid but that is not true. He has always been very honest with me and consistent in his decisions about me and the team in general.
"My desire is to remain at Real Madrid.
"I knew there would be speculation because since arriving in Madrid I have been linked with 10 teams. But Mourinho wants me to continue and I will follow."
