Isco: It's a shame Zidane has left but hopefully he'll return one day LaLiga - Real Madrid Midfielder speaks of excitement for World Cup

The prospect of Zinedine Zidane one day returning to Real Madrid is not beyond Isco's wildest dreams, the midfielder admitting it is a pity that the coach decided to leave after only two-and-a-half years in charge.

Los Blancos were caught out by the Frenchman's surprise resignation and Isco looks back on his old boss' tenure fondly.

"It is a shame given how much he helped us," noted the Spaniard on Radio MARCA.

"He was the one who had to make the decision even though we were very happy with him. Hopefully Zidane will return one day."

Next up for president Florentino Perez is the task of finding a replacement and Isco has called upon his team to return focused and ready to win after the summer.

"We cannot keep thinking about the past," he stated.

"Zidane is gone. We are the most important team and we have to keep going whoever comes in."

In the meantime, the former Malaga star is preparing for the World Cup and he spoke of his strong working relationship with Julen Lopetegui in the Spain camp.

"It's my first big competition with the national team and I'm very excited," Isco continued.

"[Lopetegui and I] have known each other for many years and he has been my coach in almost all of the lower categories.

"Our relationship is very good. He helped me to improve and to have confidence when maybe I didn't have so much back at my club.

"My football is now more mature and grown up."