Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti insists he's not pushing Gonzalo Higuain out of the exit door.

While the Italian did not go as far as giving Higuain assurances about his future, he did stress that the Argentinian will have the chance to impress his new manager, who only replaced Jose Mourinho last month.

"I have spoken to the player but it was a private conversation," he said.

"He is currently a Real Madrid player and I am happy to have him here."