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'I want Jovic here' - Real Madrid boss Zidane insists under-fire Serbian is part of his plans

Zinedine Zidane does not believe he will have a problem motivating Luka Jovic despite Borja Mayoral claiming the Real Madrid boss wanted to get rid of him.

Mayoral left the La Liga champions to join Roma on loan this month after returning to Santiago Bernabeu following two seasons with Levante.

The forward this week said Zidane wanted him to remain in Madrid and offload Serbia striker Jovic instead.

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Jovic responded to those comments by telling El Chiringuito TV that "maybe" Mayoral was right and adding: "You have to ask the club.