( CNN ) -- Inter Milan president Massimo Moratti has admitted he is resigned to manager Jose Mourinho leaving the club to join Real Madrid . Moratti invited Mourinho to dinner at his house on Monday night and tried to convince the Portuguese coach to stay in Italy . Mourinho steered Inter to the treble of Italian league , cup and European Champions League this season , but has been strongly linked with a move to the Spanish capital . `` There 's always hope , but we also have to respect the wishes of someone who thinks he has fulfilled his duty , '' Moratti told Inter 's Web site . `` The approach of the coach is that of someone who is already thinking of going to Real Madrid , '' he added in quotes carried by the UK Press Association . Mourinho , who previously coached Porto and English champions Chelsea , declined to comment on his future following the meeting with Moratti . `` The only thing that I can say is that I have enjoyed very much eating with my president . You always eat well at Moratti 's house , '' he told PA . Meanwhile , former Inter player and coach Sinisa Mihajlovic has quit as coach of Catania , fueling speculation he could be in line to replace Mourinho at the San Siro . `` I hope to soon find a job which legitimizes my decision and my professional ambitions , '' the Serbian told Inter 's Web site . Elsewhere , Jean Tigana has been named as the new coach of French Ligue 1 side Bordeaux . Former France midfielder Tigana , who has previously coached Fulham in the English Premier League , replaces Laurent Blanc , who is taking over as France coach after the World Cup in South Africa .
Inter president Moratti admits he expects manager Jose Mourinho to join Real Madrid . Sinisa Mihajlovic in line to replace Mourinho after quitting as Catania coach . Former Manchester United boss