Royston Drenthe insists his future is with Real Madrid.

The former Feyenoord wing-back has been linked with a move away this month, but says: "I must say that I have never raised the subject of leaving Real Madrid. Outside there is a lot of talk but I do not I think about it.

"When I signed for five years and I knew I would be here for all that time. My goal is to do well and earn a place in this team.

"I have the confidence of coach (Bernd) Schuster. I know he wanted me here. He's always talking to me, explaining things to me. Football is about ups and downs, all you can do is work hard and believe in yourself."