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After unsuccessfully trying to get Cristiano Ronaldo from Manchester United, Real Madrid have moved closer to home with the news that they have offered over 45 million euros for Valencia striker ...

Real Madrid Place Bid For David Villa

by David Wilson (Senior Writer)

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August 25, 2008


After unsuccessfully trying to get Cristiano Ronaldo from Manchester United, Real Madrid have moved closer to home with the news that they have offered over 45 million euros for Valencia striker David Villa, the top scorer at Euro 2008, which was won by Spain.

The amount that the club, which is looking for a possible replacement for Brazilian striker Robinho who has said he wants to join Chelsea, are willing to pay for the 26-year-old varies between 47 and 48 million euros, the Web sites of sports dailies Marca and AS reported.

Valencia has so far rejected the offer, but a meeting between officials from both clubs and the player's agent has been scheduled for Tuesday, AS reported.

Real's German coach Bernd Schuster has insistently demanded that the club recruit a striker if Robinho leaves the Spanish champions as he has said he would like to, Spanish media have reported.

Among the other strikers who have been linked to a move to Real are Chelsea's Didier Drogba, Lyon's Karim Benzema, and Ajax's Klas-Jan Huntelaar.

Real has not been very active in the European summer transfer period which ends at the end of August, even though it has the financial resources for a major deal. Dutch international midfielder Rafael van der Vaart, who signed with Real for five years from German side Hamburg, has been the club's only new signing for the upcoming season.

Real signed Argentine defender Ezequiel Garay from Racing Santander at the end of the season but under the terms of the deal the player will only join the club in the 2009-10 season. In addition, midfielders Javi Garcia and Ruben de la Red, who helped Spain win the Euro 2008 title in June, have rejoined Real after a season with Osasuna and Getafe respectively.

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  1. Dakota Rubin 10 months ago

    This would be a great move for Madrid. It might begin to spell the end for Raul because there is no way Schuster could sit Van Gol after his 3 Supercopa goals.

    But the only way it would happen is if Robinho leaves which seems more and more likely these days.

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  2. Thomas 10 months ago

    it was gonna come sooner or later. i hope he makes the move.

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  3. Inaki Angulo 10 months ago

    According to Spanish first TV, it's almost made. Villa has expressed his desire of playing for Real Madrid and only the negotiation between the clubs separates Villa from Madrid.

    Nevertheless, it seems that it will be a matter of time, and Villa will finally sign.

    Cazorla will also sign for Real Madrid this week.

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    • David Wilson 10 months ago

      If they sign Villa and Cazorla Inaki, will thast leave a place for ronaldo to fit in next year?

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    • Inaki Angulo 10 months ago

      Well, in my opinion there is always place for talented guys in a team. Nevertheless, if they sign Villa and Cazorla the team will be already awesome.

      The grind of the season will determinate if the try to bring Ronaldo again in 2009.

      Last reports are telling that Cazorla's signing is getting harder. Villareal is asking for 28 millions.

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  4. Inaki Angulo 10 months ago

    According to latest reports, Cazorla IS NOT moving to Real Madrid. He has resigned with Villareal for the next six seasons- ‘’Cuatro’’ report.

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  5. Inaki Angulo 10 months ago

    ''Cadena Ser Radio'' is reporting that Villa is also denying the Real Madrid's offer.

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  6. Inaki Angulo 10 months ago

    Confirmed.

    Villa resigns with Valencia until 2014.

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  7. Ryan Knapp 10 months ago

    You knew this was going to happen. Come on, Villa signing for Madrid? Nope. They were not going to give him up, regardless of the club's debt.

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