Christophe Metzelder admits he's been convinced by coach Manuel Pellegrini about staying with Real Madrid.

The Germany defender was ready to quit Real this summer and said: "It's normal. All footballers want to play and it's not easy being on the bench or in the stands, but we are obliged to prepare as best as possible.

"I'm a guy who likes to train every day, like a good German fighter.

"I talked to the coach and he told me he was counting on me. I have a very good feeling about staying now."