It was reported that he refused to return to Real, Mariano himself answers

Mariano Diaz denied rumors that he has refused to return to Real Madrid and be the deputy of Karim Benzema. The former Real Madrid striker, now Lyon's, was clear in a message published on social networks, where it said it is impossible to refuse the Madrile Club. You can't say no real. [...]
The former Real Madrid striker, now Lyon's, was clear in a message published on social networks, where it said it is impossible to refuse the Madrile Club.
You can't say no to Real Madrid”, he wrote.
The 24-year-old Mariano signed for Lyon last summer in an agreement reached for the amount of eightm euros. The Madrile Club still has 35% of the player's rights.
Mariano last season scored 20 goals in all races with the French team, Lyon.












