Agent: Granero needs more pitch time

The agent of Real Madrid playmaker Esteban Granero says the 24-year-old could leave the club, with Liverpool showing interest.

Granero rejoined Real Madrid in 2009 after a two-year spell at city-rivals Getafe, but has struggled to force his way into Jose Mourinho’s first-team plans since the Portuguese coach joined the Spanish giants in 2010.

Teo Lazaro, the player’s representative, said the Spaniard could move away from Real should more playing time not be forthcoming.

“He’s finding his chances limited at Real,” Lazaro told The International Business Times. “If he can’t play at Madrid, then he’ll play somewhere else. It’s as simple as that.”

“He’s keen for a move away – possibly to Liverpool.”

Granero has made just three league appearances for Real this season.