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THURAM FUTURE IN DOUBT

By Luis Murillo

LILIAN THURAM has stated his plans for the future do not include going to Spain in the summer, despite Real Madrid targeting him as the powerful central defender they need.

Thuram has a contract until 2005 with Parma, and said he was pleased with the interest in him, although this would not see him ask for a transfer.

Speaking to Marca, the French ace said: "Of course I would like to play for one of the best clubs of the world.

"I have a contract with Parma until June of 2005 and if some teams are interested in me, it is something that I like."

However, when asked if he had talked to Parma directors about his future, Thuram replied: "No, because I have a contract and I have nothing to negotiate with them at the moment.

"It's not the first time my name has been linked with Real Madrid. Last year they asked about my situation, but it was never possible for the transfer to take place.

"Now, it all depends on Parma, but I would like to play for Real Madrid.

"I would like to win more titles, but I am happy at this club and I feel identify myself with it."

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