The defender's stock has risen after a fine debut season at the Mestalla and he has welcomed interest from other clubs
Mustafi signed for Valencia from Sampdoria in August 2014 after winning the World Cup with Germany in Brazil.
The centre-back impressed during his first season in Spain, making 33 appearances as Valencia finished fourth to secure a return to the Champions League.
His performances have led to speculation that Madrid are pondering a move, with the player's agent stating last month that the club and Barcelona were monitoring his situation.
"I think [interest] from another club is an honour. It proves that you played well and if the offer comes from Real Madrid, a club everybody knows, you can be proud," he told SPOX.com.
"But I don't look too far into the future because I am focused on my tasks at hand ... that is how I accomplish my goals. I don't waste time on such things."
Mustafi is keen to push on in his second season with Valencia, with his immediate focus on securing qualification for the group stages of the Champions League.
"First we have to qualify [for the Champions League]. We were fourth in La Liga so we first have to qualify and I think that will be hard. But the project intrigued me from the beginning. I wouldn't have gone there if that was not the case," he added.
"Playing with a lot of young players, we were the youngest team in La Liga and got to fourth place. Against the big teams, except Barcelona, we won at least four points and I think we developed as a team.
"This project we started in Valencia will pay off, it already has and I think it will in the future as well."
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