We don’t want Higuain to leave Real Madrid – Karanka

Real Madrid assistant coach Aitor Karanka has revealed that the club are desperate to hold on to striker Gonzalo Higuain, Goal.com reported.

"Higuain is an important player for us," Jose Mourinho's right-hand man told reporters at a press conference on Friday. "We are counting on him next year and we don't want him to leave."

Meanwhile, Karanka admitted that Madrid's players are in party mood after clinching the Liga title with a 3-0 victory over Athletic Bilbao on Wednesday and that those players who have featured intermittently this term will see some game time against Granada this weekend.

"We achieved our objective which was winning the league and now it is time to celebrate it," Karanka enthused.

"Now it's time to give opportunities to those who didn't have chances to play this season but our goal is the three points. Our goal against Granada is to win the game."