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Peru coach urges Cristian Benavente to quit Real Madrid

Peru coach Pablo Bengoechea is urging superkid Cristian Benavente to quit Real Madrid.

The young midfielder is regarded among Peru's brightest young talents and is part of Zinedine Zidane's Castilla team.

However, Bengoechea feels playing in the Segunda Division B is doing Benavente no favours and has informed the youngster he should seek a move in January.

Libero says Bengoechea has told the 20 year-old he could select him for next year's Copa America squad, but only if he is playing at a higher level.

For the moment, however, Benavente insists he's satisfied with his development at Real and reluctant to move on.

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