Atletico Madrid have confirmed Maniche will be staying at the Vicente Calderon despite reports linking him with a move to England.
Sunderland boss Ricky Sbragia had been linked with making a move for the player, after reports had indicated that a disappointing season for Maniche, coupled with behind-the-scenes bust-ups and dissension, meant that the former Chelsea man wanted to leave Madrid.
However, Atletico club chairman Enrique Cerezo has confirmed today that the club are looking to retain the that Portuguese midfielder's services for the foreseeable future.
"Atletico want to have the best players and Maniche is one of them," Cerezo told Sky Sports News.
"What happened with Maniche happens within every team. Problems occur in every dressing room but at the end of the day they are forgotten.
"He is still under contract for a year-and-a-half and we count on him."
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