James Rodriguez has not said goodbye to Real Madrid despite appearing to bid farewell to the Bernabeu in their final home game of the season on Sunday, his team-mate Nacho believes.

The Colombia international, 25, clapped all four sides of the stadium after being substituted in their 4-1 win over Sevilla on Sunday, prompting suggestions that he could be on his way out of Madrid.

Rodriguez has been linked with a move to Manchester United this summer but Nacho does not believe his response to being replaced indicates he is on the verge of leaving the Bernabeu.

James Rodriguez applauded all four sides of the Bernabeu after being substituted on Sunday

The Colombia international has been linked with a move away from Real Madrid this summer

But his team-mate Nacho does not believe Rodriguez was bidding farewell to the crowd

'The ovation for James was very nice,' Nacho said after the win against Sevilla.

'The whole stadium has applauded him, he's a great player and I don't think it's a goodbye.'

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Nacho opened the scoring for Zinedine Zidane's side after only 10 minutes of Sunday's clash.

Cristiano Ronaldo later scored a brace as Madrid stayed on level terms with league leaders Barcelona.

Rodriguez, who has struggled to cement a place in Zidane's starting XI and has started only 13 La Liga matches this season, is one of a number of stars whose Madrid future remains uncertain.

Goalkeeper Keylor Navas has also been linked with a move away from the Bernabeu, with Madrid reportedly keen to lure David De Gea away from United.

The 25-year-old has failed to establish himself as a regular in Zinedine Zidane's starting XI

Cristiano Ronaldo scored twice as Madrid kept pace with Barcelona with a 4-1 win over Sevilla

He praised the way Rodriguez has continued to apply himself at Madrid, in spite of the speculation surrounding his future.

'James has his contract and as always, he is working in a professional manner,' he said.

'We love him as a person and admire him as a player. He is motivated and always ready to play.'