Getafe coach Bernd Schuster has thrown his hat into the ring as a potential coach of Real Madrid, admitting he would jump at the chance to fill the vacant role at the Santiago Bernabeu.

The controversial German - a former Real player - said he had not received an offer, not even from current club president Ramon Calderon, who is also thought to be contemplating running in the elections for Real president.

But Schuster - who only signed a contract extension at the end of the Liga season - declared it would take no time at all for him to quit his current job and move across town.

"If Madrid called me today, I would go. Even my own president has said that he would agree," he said. "Calderon has not spoken to me, but if he is named president, he would be able to count on me."

Spanish media have recently linked Schuster to the vacant Espanyol and Zaragoza jobs, but the former Barcelona and Atletico player - who guided Getafe to ninth last season - insisted he had heard nothing.

"I don't understand why things about Espanyol and Zaragoza have been published, when I have not talked to anyone," said Schuster. "I'm not in a position to talk about those two sides, or to ask for more money.

"They have so much history in the Primera Division that they deserve respect. Anyway, for me, it's never going to be a question of money, it's all about the sporting aspect."

But Schuster could not resist adding he would attempt a sensational move to lure Barcelona starlet Lionel Messi and Milan playmaker Kaka to the Spanish capital if he did take over at Real.

"Messi would become a god at Real Madrid, because they don't have any players who can play down the left with his qualities, and he can also play up front," he said. "I would also like to see Kaka at Madrid, especially with Zidane leaving. He's a player who would be able to fill that void perfectly."

Meanwhile, another potential Real candidate, Michael Laudrup, has announced he and assistant John Jensen will quit current club Brondby at the end of their contracts in June.