David Moyes has revealed he did have contact with other clubs in the summer, but insists he is determined to succeed at Real Sociedad.

The former Manchester United and Everton manager saw his side lose 2-0 to Atletico Madrid on Sunday, leaving them 16th in La Liga with six points from eight games.

But despite newspaper reports in England linking the Scot with a move to Aston Villa, Moyes says he wants to stay in Spain.

Moyes is keen to stay at Real Sociedad despite a poor start to the season

He told AS: "During the pre-season I had contact with clubs, which is normal, because they know my statistics, but my intention is to stay here at La Real, I'm not thinking about anything else.

"You saw the hard work and determination the players put in, how they fought. I'm very happy with that and I want to stay, there are no doubts in my mind."

Sociedad fans called for Moyes to "go home" after the latest defeat, but the 52-year-old says his side were hard done by after Jonathas was denied a late penalty.

Newspaper reports in England have linked Moyes with a move to Aston Villa to replace struggling Tim Sherwood

Atletico went down the other end and made it 2-0, before Jonathas was shown two yellow cards for protesting.

Moyes said: "It was a penalty of the kind that in England would be 50-50 if they'd give it or not but in Spain is a clear penalty, one that is always given.

"It's a shame because the players showed great attitude and they deserved a draw out of this game."