Real Madrid Transfers: Could Isco Be Heir to Cristiano Ronaldo's Throne?

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Real Madrid and Malaga have reportedly begun talks over the transfer of attacking midfielder Isco to the Spanish capital. If the deal goes through and Isco takes a significant step forward in his budding career, his talent and potential could mean he becomes the heir to Cristiano Ronaldo's throne of superstardom in Madrid.

According to Spanish newspaper Diario AS, Real are holding discussion about Isco with Malaga sporting director Mario Husillos and general manager Vicente Casado, as well as the player's lawyer and father.
“Madrid are very interested in him. But so far there is nothing official,” said Malaga director Francisco Martin Aguilar.

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"It fills us with pride that a lad that has come through at Málaga to become the player he has," Aguilar told Marca.com. "If he goes it will be to a big club and it will be to the benefit of the coffers at the club."
Isco's contract has a release clause of €35 million, according to the Marca.com report. Diario AS wrote that Real Madrid want to include players in the deal to lower the price.
Isco himself confirmed the rumors, according to Deportes Cuatro (h/t Football España), which quotes Isco as telling a fan: “Well there are talks, so we’ll see what happens.”
That suggests a transfer is not only possible but perhaps even likely. So what do we make of Isco and his chances of becoming a superstar at Real Madrid?