"I haven't spoken to Rafa Benitez but I have always appreciated his work and I would like to play for him.
"There are things that must be sorted out now and I hope they can do it.
"I am a Madrid player and my circumstances are difficult because I must wait for them to decide.
"But I would like it to be resolved with maturity.
"I like Liverpool and I am pleased that a club of their stature wants to buy me.
"I have told Madrid that I want it to happen."