Real Madrid June 2019 is the target for 33-year-old

Talks are now underway between Portuguese centre-back Pepe and Real Madrid over a contract extension that would see the player sign until June 2019, when he would be 35 years old.

The FIFA transfer ban doesn't change the situation much, as the board of directors were already planning on extending his time at the club, though it is sure to increase the urgency with which the agreement be reached.

Currently, Pepe's contract is set to run out in June 2017, which means on January 1 other teams can start bidding for the player.

Nonetheless, the defender has made clear on numerous occasions that he intends to remain at Los Blancos for the foreseeable future at the latter stages of his career.

Now a veteran voice within the dressing room, Pepe has been at Real for 10 seasons now and is all set to redefine his commitment to the club, where his leadership and characteristic fierce determination have made him a fan favourite and symbol of Madridismo over the past few years.