Jose Mourinho would be happy with Hamit Altintop stay

Real Madrid coach Jose Mourinho has admitted that he would be happy for Hamit Altintop to stay at the club.

The Turkish international has been linked with a move to Galatasaray after only a handful of appearances for the Spanish champions last season.

"Hamit is a very important player in Turkey," Mourinho told reporters. "I have a great relationship with him as he is a great player and a great person.

"I would be happy if he stays, but if he wants a change of scenery, it's his life. If he wants to return to Turkey - if that's what he wants for his career - we will facilitate that."

Altintop moved to the Santiago Bernabeu from Bayern Munich on a free transfer last summer.