Newcastle United midfielder Moussa Sissoko has said that he is still waiting for Real Madrid to make a bid to sign him.
The 26-year-old is widely expected to leave the club this summer having failed to prevent the Magpies from being relegated from the Premier League last season.
The France international's performances at Euro 2016 have reportedly drawn the interest of a number of clubs, including Madrid, and Sissoko is hoping that a move to the European champions materialises.
"I hope Real will come for me, I'm still waiting. If Real Madrid are interested in you then of course you will be happy, but right now I am still a Newcastle player," he told BBC World Service.
"[The fans] need to understand, I spent three-and-a-half years here. I gave everything for this club and I want to play some big games. For that I need to go somewhere else.
"I want to play in the Premier League, I want to play for a big club who can get into the Champions League. That's why I said I want to leave this year. I've spent a lot of time here and now it's time to look forward. The fans need to understand my situation, I hope they will and that everything will be OK."
Despite his desire to leave, Sissoko could be involved in Newcastle's Championship clash with Huddersfield Town on Saturday.
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