James Rodriguez has spoken of his desire to remain at Real Madrid, despite remaining on the bench for Saturday’s Champions League final victory.

Real defeated cross-city rivals Atletico on penalties to win their 11th European Cup, but Rodriguez did not appear even as they pursued victory during their 1-1 draw.

The Colombia international, who joined them for a fee that could rise to £71 million in 2014, is yet to truly establish himself at the club and there has been speculation surrounding his future.

He is determined to stay at the Bernabeu, however, insisting he can improve from the difficulties he has experienced.

“The season was a little strange but when you have bad things you learn too, eventually you learn every day,” said the 24-year-old, in quotes published by Fox Sports.

“You never know in football but I want to stay here and my idea is to be here for many more years.

“I think I need to look forward. I’m happy here. All my people are happy. This is the ideal club and I want to be here.

“I’m happy, everyone played a great game and in the end it was good. I wanted the team to win, what’s best is I get another Champions League medal.”