Real Madrid coach Vanderlei Luxemburgo has opened the door to any players unhappy at the club, saying he only wants those that are fully committed to staying on next season.
"Anyone that isn't happy will have the opportunity to leave," the Brazilian told Spanish sports daily Marca. "I don't want to see angry faces here. Everyone should be content because if not we will not be able to construct a winning team.
"Those players that don't like being on the bench are perfectly within their rights to say they want to play, but it is up to them to go out and look for another club."
Luxemburgo's remarks follow speculation about the future of several members of the squad whose position has come under threat with the signing of Brazilian forwards Julio Baptista and Robinho and Uruguayan duo Pablo Garcia and Carlos Diogo.
The club have already offloaded Argentine internationals Santiago Solari and Walter Samuel to Inter Milan, while Portuguese winger Luis Figo is reported to be on the brink of joining them at the Serie A side.
Spain midfielder Guti has expressed his dissatisfaction at dropping down the pecking order once again, but last week he appeared to backtrack on his request for a transfer.
Speculation has also been growing about the future of Michael Owen, with suggestions that the England striker may be looking for a way out as he looks set to play a second string role to Ronaldo and Robinho up front.
"I don't want players that are uninterested, angry or that don't train well," said Luxemburgo.
"I want commitment and hard work. I'm not worried whether a player gets on with another one or not. What is important, though, is that they are happy with the squad and the club. Personal problems should be left to one side."
Real have not won a major trophy for the past two seasons, but Luxemburgo says that that does not mean the club should be any less ambitious in its approach ahead of the forthcoming campaign.
"The players shouldn't be thinking that we should win the league or the Champions League or the King's Cup, instead they should be thinking about all three. My philosophy is that we should try to win everything."
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