Wednesday 5 October 2016 09:27, UK
Isco says he has only himself to blame for his lack of opportunities at Real Madrid, but did not consider leaving in the summer.
The midfielder joined Real in 2013 but has struggled to cement a place in the first team, making just one start in La Liga this season.
There was speculation that he would leave the Bernabeu in the summer transfer window due to his lack of playing time.
But, asked by Marca if he considered an exit, Isco said: "Not really, I have two years left on my Real contract, the club said nothing and I never looked for anything to leave."
He also said that it is up to him to force his way into head coach Zinedine Zidane's plans.
"In the end, if I'm not the star man with (Carlo) Ancelotti, (Rafa) Benitez or Zidane, I will not be foolish and look for problems where there are none," he said. "In the end, I'm responsible and that's where I must improve.
"There are ups and downs and I won't give up, I fight to the end and want to prove that I'm fit for Madrid.
"We are talking about the best players in the world, there is much competition and a line-up that is practically non-negotiable.
"I know it's very difficult because of the competition, but I won't give up. I work every day to demonstrate my abilities."
Isco has two years left on his deal with Real and says he is unsure whether he wants to sign an extension.
"I don't know, the truth is that I have not yet thought about it, nor have they asked me to renew, so I am calm. I take it day by day, which is important," he added.
Manchester City were among the clubs reportedly linked with a move for Isco in the summer, and he revealed how close he came to moving to the Etihad in 2013 before signing for Real.
"I was playing at the Under-21 European Championships, it was my father who led the negotiations. It's true that (Alvaro) Morata got to me a bit because I wanted to be with him," he said.
"In the end Madrid is Madrid: it is the best in the world, it's very difficult to say no."
