Reports in the Spanish media had loosely linked the forward with an astonishing move to the Premier League.
However the 23-year-old has said, in no uncertain terms, that Real Madrid is the only club for him.
He said: “I have a great deal of respect for other clubs and admire the good football they play, but ultimately Real Madrid are Real Madrid. I’ve always had a thing for them.
“It’s a dream, as I said, but also a privilege to play alongside players of such quality, all those world-class stars.
“It’s my life’s dream. If this finally happens, I only want to enjoy it.”
The news, although unsurprising to even the most optimistic of fans, attributes to another world class international that Liverpool won’t be signing.
Gonzalo Higuain, Karim Benzema and Alexis Sanchez are all players who won’t be moving to Anfield this summer.
And Kop fans are beginning to twitch at the prospect of Rickie Lambert partnering Daniel Sturridge in Liverpool’s Champions League campaign.
Written by Steve Milne
