Inter Milan boss Rafa Benitez doesn't want to sell fullback Douglas Maicon.

Real Madrid are closing in on a deal for the Brazil international.

"Do I want Maicon to stay? Certainly," he told Mediaset television.

"He is an important player for us and you can tell that on the field. Last season he did great work for the team and has remarkable attacking qualities.

"As a Coach, I want him in my squad."

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