Real Madrid wanted to sell Isco in the summer of 2019, yet the Spanish international wouldn't entertain a single offer, but the midfielder has since proved the club wrong with his performances.
So committed was the former Malaga playmaker to the cause at the Estadio Santiago Bernabeu, that he told Florentino Perez and his colleagues not to bother calling him if the matter in hand was related to a possible transfer away from Los Blancos.
This episode followed what had been a disastrous 2018/19 season in which he had not only lost his place in the team in dramatic fashion under Santiago Solari, but he had seen a coach whom he didn't have a great relationship with return in the form of Zinedine Zidane.
The writing appeared on the wall for Isco, but he has got his head down and worked hard and has earned back a place in the starting XI, playing from the start in key matches, including a Champions League clash with Paris Saint-Germain.
Zidane has to be given credit for handing the Spaniard another opportunity when other coaches would have stuck to their initial beliefs about an individual, but ever since the PSG clash Isco has been a regular feature.
This leads us to Real Madrid's 3-1 Supercopa de Espana victory over Valencia in Saudi Arabia, where Isco was again important to Los Merengues' victory.
He played between the line of midfield and attack, creating space and moments to attack, he drove the team forward and it was an individual display reminiscent of when he took Manchester United apart in the UEFA Super Cup back in 2017.
Against Valencia he made 96 successful passes, which is a personal record, whilst his work off the ball showed improvement as he made seven recoveries.
Those who wrote Isco off in the summer are now being forced to eat their words, and the stubbornness shown by the player has paid off in the best way imaginable.
He hopes, above all, that Zidane continues to take advantage of his skill-set and one important point to make is that we're in the midst of a transfer window and nobody even considers Isco to be available on the market.
Kabong7u
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his skill is from heaven
kdrb
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when Madrid inform isco perform is better
real09
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The problem with Zizou is that he hates some players at Real. Everyone can see how he hates James, Jovic, Bale and , Asensio. He loves Benzema I don't know for what reason. On the 'hate list', he has also included Vinicius. To him Benzema is the best number 9.
ge doesn't hate anyone even james or bale.. he didn't like that the club paid high fees for them that's it.regarding Acensio you must be joking as he discovered him and gave him ao much playing time, he played him in all major games, he likes him a lot. for Vin Jr, zidan just doesn't want to put so much light on him. Zidan has played with robinho and he knows what the lights can do at a young age, he will make him a starter in 2 years as of know he stands behind hazard and acensio. For James , if you remember zidan never wanted him to leave.. James forced the loan move
tuyaeorty
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The problem with Zizou is that he hates some players at Real. Everyone can see how he hates James, Jovic, Bale and , Asensio. He loves Benzema I don't know for what reason. On the 'hate list', he has also included Vinicius. To him Benzema is the best number 9.
benzema is a really good player.he proved that with or without zidane.
tuyaeorty
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The problem with Zizou is that he hates some players at Real. Everyone can see how he hates James, Jovic, Bale and , Asensio. He loves Benzema I don't know for what reason. On the 'hate list', he has also included Vinicius. To him Benzema is the best number 9.
zidane rotates the 11.he doesnt hate anyone.
GildasFongwen
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The problem with Zizou is that he hates some players at Real. Everyone can see how he hates James, Jovic, Bale and , Asensio. He loves Benzema I don't know for what reason. On the 'hate list', he has also included Vinicius. To him Benzema is the best number 9.
zizou does not hate any of his players he loves dem all just that u can't play all 23 players in de team u need to go for de best available in de team
Rooacdeklp
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he is a good player
Saumitra_11
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The problem with Zizou is that he hates some players at Real. Everyone can see how he hates James, Jovic, Bale and , Asensio. He loves Benzema I don't know for what reason. On the 'hate list', he has also included Vinicius. To him Benzema is the best number 9.
you crazy punk, he doesn't hate Asensio. Marco is his gem whom he will polish once he is back..
Cimemrsuy
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The problem with Zizou is that he hates some players at Real. Everyone can see how he hates James, Jovic, Bale and , Asensio. He loves Benzema I don't know for what reason. On the 'hate list', he has also included Vinicius. To him Benzema is the best number 9.
yomblnuz
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as a football fan huge fan of him but talking tactically he only fits in game where possession is high else he is not more of attacking player rather skilled one on one player
But now Real Madrid we are now playing possession game so he fits perfectly
Hukbloptuy
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such a quality player but need to be consistent . thats all
BornToBeAMadridFan
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So he has this workability, and has been hiding it all these while?
well said
noble19
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So he has this workability, and has been hiding it all these while?
hezabeiors
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ISCO is only available in REAL MADRID's Senior team MARKET to be bought by Zuzu into an indisputable position in Starting XI
hezabeiors
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Isco is only available in Real Madrid's Senior team to be bought by Zuzu into an indisputable position in Starting XI
Alkalinho
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who wrote this stupid article? saying Isco and zidane did not have a great relationship discontinued my reading it.
David2468
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just because he scored one night only... they should sell him to city or something he doesn't have real Madrid's game anymore last night was just his lucky night.
Botacdnstu
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not for sell
RoshanBudhathoki
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as a football fan huge fan of him but talking tactically he only fits in game where possession is high else he is not more of attacking player rather skilled one on one player
Farhaan0501
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isco was very good last night. let's pray he continues like this......Hala Madrid!!!! Sunday is going to be In shaa Allah. The cup is ours.
ameen
baronAskia7Z
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it's wrong but he needs to be consistent in his performance to be our best midfielder
valvido12
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Who told you guys Realmadrid wanted to sell Isco , these are all rumors The few Spanish National team players we have go no where
ommarri12
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Very much wrong!! These stats speaks for themselves!!
Rashnic/GOAT/CR7
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Isco the best
ishti
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They thought Isco has got no moves, until he showed them his Disco.
mzeereal
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Isco is a great player who is highly creative..
kayreal
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wrong decision
Yebbikmop
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isco was very good last night. let's pray he continues like this......Hala Madrid!!!! Sunday is going to be In shaa Allah. The cup is ours.
Menaiklsyz
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He want selling