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Porto coach Julen Lopetegui says Iker Casillas jumped at the chance to leave Real Madrid.

The experienced goalkeeper was believed to be keen to stay at Madrid, but his new coach has revealed he was eager to move to the Portuguese giants

The 34-year-old initially seemed reluctant to depart the Spanish capital, but eventually ended his 25-year association with the Santiago Bernabeu side by signing a two-year contract with Porto on Saturday.

Lopetegui, however, has insisted Casillas was determined to make the move to the 27-time Primeira Liga champions.

"He wanted to [come] and we wanted to [have him]. He was so excited to come here," Lopetegui was quoted as saying by AS following Porto's 5-1 friendly win over Fortuna Sittard on Wednesday.

"Both Iker and Porto have made a huge effort to bring him here, something which shows the stature of the club. It's good for Porto and good for Iker.

"He told me he liked how we played, that he'd be very comfortable here and I told him about the club. He didn't think about it for a second."