Isco expressed his desire to retire on his own terms, saying he wants to enjoy one of the best moments of his career. He feels loved by his teammates and fans at Betis.

Isco also praised his coach, Manuel Pellegrini, for giving him the opportunity to play at Betis. Pellegrini has allowed Isco to play freely and has given him the trust and affection he needs to perform well.

Isco has been named captain of the team for the first time this season, which he says is a great source of pride. He believes that Pellegrini's advice to stay close to the ball has helped him to improve his game.

Regarding his departure from Real Madrid, Isco stated that he was the only person responsible for his failure. He said that he was going through a difficult period, both sportingly and personally, and didn't know how to recover.