Real Madrid boss Jose Mourinho is delighted to hear that Pepe is close to signing a new contract.
The pair share the same agent and Mourinho has been keen to see the deal done.
"Both the club and I want Pepe to stay," said Mourinho. "When there was talk that he was going to go, that he had offers from other clubs, I always said that we all wanted the same thing, that Pepe should stay with us.
"I have not had anything confirmed, but I know that they are getting closer and I think there will be no problem."
