The agent of Mateo Kovacic expects him to stay with Real Madrid.

Nikky Vuksan, Kovacic's agent, has denied that his client is set to leave Real Madrid.

"I haven't spoken to the club, there is no need. Right now he is fighting for his place in the team, as is the case with every player except Cristiano, who is the only one who has a guaranteed place in the first 11," Vuksan told Sportske Novosti.

Kovacic returned 10 days early from his holidays to join up with the Real squad from the start of pre-season and Vuksan stated that he is in Zinedine Zidane's plans for the season.

“There are always rumours at this time of year but Kovacic is a Madrid player, his manager has faith in him and he helps him and supports him. Every player has to prove their worth to find a place in the team and at Real Madrid it is even more difficult."