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Isco Accepts Substitute Role at Real Madrid After Discussion With Zinedine Zidane

Real Madrid midfielder Isco has accepted he will be predominantly used as substitute next season and not start the majority of games.

The 27-year-old has been out of favour for most of the campaign and there has been speculation linking him with a move away from the club.

According to Spanish television programme Jugones, as reported by AS, Isco has agreed to stay at the club despite being told by Zinedine Zidane that he is unlikely to be a regular starter next season.

The 27-year-old was a favourite of Zidane during the Frenchman's first tenure as Real manager but found opportunities hard to come by under his successors Julen Lopetegui and Santiago Solari.