Real Madrid sign Fabio Coentrao from Benfica – Portuguese Primeira Liga Update
Real Madrid have wrapped up the longest running transfer saga by signing Fabio Coentrao from Benfica for a fee of €30 million.
"Sport Lisboa e Benfica, in agreement with the terms of article 248 of the stock market values code, informs that it has reached an agreement in principle with Real Madrid CF for the complete transfer, http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Fabio-c13152
Coentrao for the value of €30m.”
"The aforementioned agreement will be formalised as soon as the player concludes the medical examinations he will be undertaking with the consent of Sport Lisboa e Benfica, and a working contract between the player and http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Real-c30728 Madrid FC agreed," said the official
statement.
The former Rio Ave man has been one of the most desired players in Europe after scintillating World Cup with the Portuguese national team. His stock rose further as he was also omnipresent in the Benfica squad and became integral to his side’s title challenge,
netting five times and assisting with two.
His displays caught the eye of International teammate and http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Cristiano-Ronaldo-c9629, who said that his friend would be an excellent signing for Los Vikingos. Madrid’s Special One, Jose Mourinho, also reiterated his admiration for the player’s ability to
play in multiple positions.
The wingback had been linked with Los Blancos for some time now, while Bayern Munich were also tracking Coentrao’s progress. But in the end, The Selecao International publicly expressed his wish to play for the Spanish giants, quashing all rumours of a move
to http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Germany-c2904 and nearly evoking the wrath of the Benfica officials.
The Whites were also very eager to land their man and were almost subjected to a formal complaint by the Eagles over their pursuit of their defender.
The deal was thought to have been called off as reports claimed that La Liga runner-ups were not willing to part with more than €15 million and a player to acquire the services of Coentrao. http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Ezequiel-Garay-c13071 were rumoured to be the players,
surplus to the Madrid club’s requirements and were reportedly being lined up for a switch to Estadio da Luz.
But in the end, Los Merengues had to cough up serious cash to entice the Lisbon outfit to sell their coveted asset.
The deal was certain to be concluded after Coentrao had a fall-out with Benfica coach, http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Switzerland-c3016.
The 23-year-old travelled to the Spanish capital instead and negotiated personal terms with his future employers. Later he concluded a medical and the two associated clubs agreed a fee for his much anticipated transfer, putting the lid on the longest running
transfer saga of this summer.
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