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James wants Real Madrid stay despite Champions League final snub

James Rodriguez has insisted he wants to stay at Real Madrid, despite spending the entirety of the Champions League final win over Atletico Madrid on the bench.

The Colombia international has lost his starting berth this season and has been heavily linked with a move away from the European champions in recent weeks.

Nevertheless, the 24-year-old still sees his future at the Santiago Bernabeu irrespective of this weekend's Champions League snub.

"Everybody put in a great performance," James told reporters.

"It has been a strange season. But you learn from it when bad things happen.

"You never know what will happen in football, but my intention is to stay at Madrid.

"I want to stay at this club for many more years. I am happy at Madrid. This is the ideal club for me and I want to stay put."