Real Madrid Zidane has confidence in young playmaker

Despite the player appearing to be on the point of leaving, Isco and his legal team are ready to sit down with Real Madrid to negotiate a new contract.

If Los Blancos are successful in their pursuit of Paul Pogba, then it was thought either he or James Rodriguez would be shown the door.

However the player's lawyers are in the city with the idea of discussing a new deal.

Apart from the fact Zinedine Zidane has made it clear the 24-year-old will feature in his squad next season, there are several other reasons to hold on to him.

Firstly, he earns less than many other players - between €2 and €2.5 million - and secondly he has two years left on his contract with it being company policy to start negotiations in the penultimate year.

The playmaker has enjoyed both highs and lows in 2015/16, firstly with Rafa Benitez and then with the Frenchman, although he now feels things have improved and his dream is to stay at the club where he is happy.

The idea of signing another contract is very positive for him because the club trusts him and believes he can continue to develop to be an asset for them.

Since joining in 2013, Isco has won two Champions League as a sub coming on in the second half, where he believes his contribution was decisive, particularly in Lisbon.

As well as feeling he has the support of the coach and his teammates, he also knows the fans value him and enjoys playing at the Estadio Santiago Bernabeu.

That said, the Andalusian does not lack offers from other clubs in La Liga and the Premier League.