Mateo Kovacic has held talks with Real Madrid president Florentino Perez.
Diario Gol says the midfielder has moved to assure Perez that he wants to pursue his career with Real, despite claims of hopes of returning to Serie A with AC Milan next season.
However, Kovacic has also made it clear he wants to be playing more - and at 23 feels ready to become a first-choice in coach Zinedine Zidane's plans.
When he has been called upon, Kovacic has shone and he feels his form warrants more opportunity.
Indeed, it's been suggested Kovacic fears he isn't regarded as highly by Zizou as direct midfield rival Casemiro.
Source: tribalfootball.com