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Real Madrid defender Coentrao keen to leave Bernabeu

18 August 2013 - 09:12

<strong>Real Madrid left back Fabio Coentrao has urged his club to let him leave this summer according to their manager Carlo Ancelotti.</strong>

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The 25 year old Portugal international is keen to play regular football ahead of the next year's World Cup and wants to find a new club so as to boost his first team opportunities.<br />

Brazilian defender Marcelo is the preferred first choice left back at the club and Coentrao will find his chances limited in the coming season at the Santiago Bernabeu.<br />

The Italian revealed that the former Benfica star has 'asked to leave the club' this summer with Tottenham still interested in his signature.<br />

Coentrao managed just 16 appearances for the La Liga giants last season and has his heart set for a move away from the Spanish capital.&nbsp;<br />

He joined Real for close around&nbsp;&pound;25 million two summers back but Spurs are only ready to cough up&nbsp;&pound;17 million for the defender.

Written by Prateek Sarkar