Real Madrid coach Zinedine Zidane says he'd be happy if Lionel Messi stays with Barcelona.

Messi is off contract in June and ahead of Saturday's El Clasico, Zidane was asked about the Argentine's situation.

He replied, "My preference for Messi's future? That he stays at Barça, he is well there. Also for the Spanish league.

"We know the player he is and he is not going to change. We are going to play against Barça, not against him.

"They are all very good and we will try to counter their strengths."