Pauleta to see out Bordeaux contract

Pauleta was the subject of a bid from Manchester City before the transfer window closed, but The Citizens landed Robbie Fowler instead.

The Portuguese star had admitted that he would will stay at Parc Lescure even if Manchester City make a new bid or if Real Madrid come in for him.

"I am going to stay with Bordeaux for another year-and-a-half and nothing will change that, whether it's Real Madrid or Manchester who show an interest," he stated.

"My priority is Bordeaux. I intend to fulfil my contract and keep on scoring goals until 2004.

"I never asked for money from the Bordeaux officials, during my contract I will continue to play and score for Les Girondins, then I will leave - nothing could change that conviction."

Pauleta is currently the top scorer in Le Championnat with 15 goals.