Zidane: Isco has shown he belongs at Real Madrid

Zidane: Isco has shown he belongs at Real Madrid

Isco has reiterated his desire to stay at Real Madrid “for many years,” after being hailed by manager Zinedine Zidane.

The Spain international has been heavily linked with a transfer over the last two windows, while reported interested from the Premier League continues ahead of this summer.

However, Isco staked his claim for a place in the Madrid XI on Saturday, with a match-winning display against Sporting Gijon.

The hosts took an early lead at El Molinon, before Isco equalised in the 17th minute with a dribble past two defenders inside the 18-yard box.

Following strikes from Mikel Vesga and Alvaro Morata, the 24-year-old midfielder then won the valuable three points for Los Blancos with a last-minute goal, taking his side to the top of the Liga table.

Reflecting on the display, in which Isco boasted a team-high 95% pass accuracy, Zidane said (via Goal): “Isco played a great game. I am happy with how he played, he made the difference.

“Isco is a great player and he has shown that Madrid is where he belongs. He has shown with his performance that he is a great player.”

The player himself added (via Marca): “I want to stay in Madrid and I want to stay for many years, both the club and I think we are going to make the right decision.

“Zidane makes the line-ups and is carrying the squad in an extraordinary way. I know that I am in the best team in the world and I try to do my job with a lot of personality.”

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