Real Madrid coach Jose Mourinho says Sergio Canales will be staying with his squad this season.
The 18 year-old signing from Racing Santander was expected to leave on-loan.
But Mourinho, talking about Kaka's four month absence, said Canales could feature in place of the Brazilian: "He will surprise. He has surprised me.
"He looks very good and can play in the same position as Kaka behind the strikers.
"Since working with him, I have been very impressed."
