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Kovacic to stay at Real Madrid

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Neither a starter at club or international level, there is still a lot Kovacic can achieve considering his talent. The midfielder is pushing for a move to get game time as he isn’t a sure-shot starter for Los Blancos.

Reports from AS, however, state that the club aren’t having any of it and want him to stay. Lopetegui needs all the players during his first season as he tries to stamp his tactical authority on the squad.

It’s a bit strange that Kovacic doesn’t want to stick around under a new manager. Bayern Munich and Manchester City are two of the sides who want to acquire his services.