30-year-old confirms exit, amid interest from Arsenal, Newcastle and West Ham

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Isco has confirmed his Real Madrid exit on a free transfer this summer, amid interest from Premier League trio Arsenal, Newcastle and West Ham. The playmaker posted a heartfelt post on his Instagram page.

Isco, 30, joined Real Madrid back in 2013. He has since clocked up 106 goal involvements in 356 appearances, but only 17 came in his last season. He won 19 honours in those nine years, including five Champions League titles.

But with his contract expiring in June, Isco has announced his exit with a long-winded post. It comes after Eurosport recently reported that Arsenal and Newcastle were keen, while recent reports say West Ham want him too.

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He underlined his delight at spending nine years at the Santiago Bernabeu, and thanked all those that he had encountered during his nine-year stint. Now, he will be a free agent, with a move to the Premier League likely.

His post includes: “Nine years later, my time at the club that has made it possible for me to fulfill all the dreams I had when I was little comes to an end. I fulfilled dreams, winning more titles than I had imagined, playing with the greatest, meeting incredible people. I want to thank my teammates, coaches, coaching staff, physios, kit men, Santiago Bernabeu for all the work, love and support that everyone needs and that I have never lacked. Also, I want to thank the fans who welcomed me in an incredible way from the first day and who accompany this team in every corner of the world. Goodbye and Hala Madrid.”

Isco confirms exit amid Arsenal, West Ham and Newcastle interest

Now a free agent, clubs will soon start to circle. Isco still has plenty to give. His contract demands are likely to be large. But a move to the Premier League looks just as likely as remaining in Spain and La Liga.

Arsenal have plenty of attacking midfielders. While they could do with another winger, they hardly need Isco with Martin Odegaard, Bukayo Saka and Emile Smith-Rowe. Newcastle, though, would love a no.10 like Isco.

A real big-name signing to once again, galvanise the fan base. West Ham too, despite the presence of Manuel Lanzini and Said Benrahma. But Newcastle looks the likeliest of the three, on paper.