Agent Jorge Mendes insists James Rodriguez will not be leaving Real Madrid in January and claims he has nothing to prove to manager Zinedine Zidane.

The Colombian has been linked with Chelsea, Manchester United and Juventus after struggling for game time this season.

But his representative Mendes says Rodriguez will recover and seize his opportunity again when it comes his way.

James Rodriguez has nothing to prove to Real Madrid, according to his agent Jorge Mendes

Mendes told Sky Italia: 'He's a top player. He can play anywhere. He doesn't have to prove anything.

'He's a player who has done well. Now, he has to recover to convince Zidane.'

The 25-year-old has completed the full 90 minutes of just five Real Madrid matches this season, and two of those came against lower league opposition in the Copa del Rey.

Rodriguez's agent Jorge Mendes says the player has nothing to prove to Zinedine Zidane

Real boss Zidane has used Rodriguez mainly from the bench this season

He has made 16 appearances in all competitions, usually from the bench, and has scored two goals and contributed nine assists.

But the playmaker's lack of time on the field inevitably led to speculation that he may move away from the Bernabeu, though Mendes has said this isn't likely in January.