Diego Godin has insisted that he wants to stay at Atletico Madrid, despite reported interest from Manchester United.

Louis van Gaal is believed to have outlined a move for the centre-back as he tries to improve United's defensive frailties.

Widespread reports have claimed that Godin has a £28.5m buyout clause, but the player himself has suggested that if he is to go anywhere, it will be back to his homeland Uruguay.

"At this point, I feel that I'm in the best time of my career and I still see my retirement very far," Godin told ESPN. "I would like to stay many years here.

"But it is true that I also have an attraction from my country and at any point in the future I would like to return to Uruguay, to respond to the love they have showed me during this years. But just the time will say. It is difficult to know where I will be playing in as many years."

Godin has been an Atletico player since 2010 following his arrival from Villarreal.