Ruben de la Red Won't Play Next Season

Ruben de la Red will stay with Real Madrid next season but he won't play for the first team at all it has been revealed this afternoon.

The midfielder collapsed on the pitch last October and has not played properly since as he has undergone extensive tests on his condition.

Even now, more than half a year after the incident, it is not clear whether he will be able to play again, but he will not play a part for Madrid next year.

Radio Marca reports that De La Red met with Jorge Valdano and Madrid doctors to discuss the situation this morning and the decision was made that he will be out for the whole season.

The main reason for this is believed to be so he can have tests every two months which may help to shed some light on his condition.

Even though he will not be playing for the club he does want to stay with Madrid though and it is believed he will contribute in other ways.

It seems likely that he could end up coaching one of the teams as he has already trained and done various coaching courses.