Real Madrid defender Alvaro Arbeloa has ruled out a move away from the club.

The 31-year-old had been heavily linked with an exit from the European champions over the summer, but he has since claimed that he is happy to stay.

"On 1st September [after the transfer window closed] many people had to hide [after the speculation] and those who in recent days say that in January I will go will probably have to lower their heads," he told reporters.

"I have a two-year contract with this club and I could not be happier, I'm at the best club in the world."

Arbeloa is in his sixth season at Madrid, having joined the club from Liverpool in July 2009.