Isco has informed Real Madrid he wishes to leave.

Marca says the player's idea has been communicated to the club via his father and agent, Francisco Alarcon, and Real Madrid are happy to accommodate the player, whose position they understand.

Isco has spent months weighing up the pros and cons of asking to leave. He even spoke to Zinedine Zidane about the matter and the Frenchman didn't try to convince him to stay.

Zidane was understanding that if Isco wanted more regular playing time then he wouldn't stand in the way.

Isco's decision to leave this coming January has been made with the summer's European Championship in mind, but he's also keen to avoid spending an entire season on the periphery at Valdebebas.